The Alabama Department Of Corrections (ADOC) was informed via self-reporting that three (3) staff members employed at Holman Correctional Facility in Atmore as well as: two (2) staff members at Birmingham Community Based Facility/Community Work Center in Birmingham, Alabama; one (1) staff member employed at St. Clair Correctional Facility in Springville, Alabama; one (1) staff member employed at North Alabama Community Based Facility/Community Work Center in Decatur, Alabama; and one (1) staff member employed at Kilby Correctional Facility in Montgomery, Alabama, have tested positive for COVID-19.
These eight (8) individuals promptly self-quarantined under the direction of their healthcare providers.
The ADOC’s Office of Health Services (OHS) has initiated investigations to determine which, if any, ADOC inmates or employees may have had direct, prolonged exposure to these staff members. Upon completing the appropriate due diligence, OHS will advise any staff with direct exposure to contact their healthcare providers and self-quarantine for the recommended 14-day period, or as advised by their healthcare providers.
Eighty-two (82) COVID-19 cases among ADOC staff and contracted staff remain active. Eighty-one (81) staff members who previously self-reported a positive test have been cleared by medical providers to return to work.
