Guilford County Sheriff Danny H. Rogers at a press conference on Sept. 2. In August, he announced a new testing policy for inmates to help slow the spread of COVID-19. | Guilford County Sheriff's Office Facebook
Guilford County Sheriff Danny H. Rogers at a press conference on Sept. 2. In August, he announced a new testing policy for inmates to help slow the spread of COVID-19. | Guilford County Sheriff's Office Facebook
The Guilford County Sheriff's Office has had its share of challenges since COVID-19 but is confronting the issue head-on.
The office has been working with local and state partners to prevent cases and a possible subsequent spread in its detention center, where conditions are ripe for such a scenario.
There have been cases that have popped up, however. In July, five detention officers tested positive, followed by one correction officer for August, the Sheriff's Office posted to its Facebook page on Aug. 27.
In response to the positive coronavirus tests, Sheriff Danny H. Rogers ordered mandatory testing for all Greensboro and High Point Detention Center employees and inmates. The results have proven to be positive and encouraging.
There have been 337 tests to date of staff, including food service and medical without a positive test, the Sheriff's Office said on Facebook. Inmate testing started Aug. 31 at both sites, the Sheriff's Office said on Facebook. Employees and staff are encouraged to wear masks and maintain social distancing.
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