NEW: ACI on Lockdown After 3 Inmates Experience Flu-Like Symptoms

NEW: ACI on Lockdown After 3 Inmates Experience Flu-Like Symptoms

The ACI’s Medium Security Facility in Cranston is on lockdown after three inmates experienced flu-like symptoms and are awaiting coronavirus testing, according to a statement from the Rhode Island Department of Corrections on Wednesday afternoon.

According to a statement from J.R. Ventura, Chief of Information and Public Relations, the Medium Security Facility is the only one on lockdown.

Rhode Island currently has 33 cases of coronavirus, as of Wednesday. 

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Ventura’s full statement is as follows:

“We have initiated our safety protocol at our Medium Security Facility. Today three inmates presented with flu-like symptoms. Because of the heightened state of awareness regarding the COVID-19 crisis, we are taking every precaution to keep our population safe. We are testing these inmates for COVID-19, and we have placed them in isolated medical housing until we have these test results back. We are locking down the Medium Security facility in the meantime as a result of this development and will be taking extra precautions to clean and sanitize the facility. This is the only RIDOC facility in lockdown. We appreciate the understanding and cooperation of our staff and inmate population.”