Released: February 29, 2012 - Wednesday, 02:37 PM
Flu Outbreak County Jail
Contact: Rob BrynPhone: (805) 781-4547Date and time of incident: 2-29-12 2:00 PMPlace of Occurrence: West Dormitory, San Luis Obispo County JailVictim Information: N/ASuspect Information: N/ASan Luis Obispo County Sheriff's correctional deputies are dealing with a flu outbreak in the west dormitory area of county jail. Four cases of flu were reported yesterday and county health officials believe a total of 29 inmates have been exposed. Protocols for handling an outbreak of this kind in a correctional facility are to quarantine the area, which includes a total of 105 inmates who are not allowed to have visiting privileges and court appearances will be postponed.” The county jail nursing staff is monitoring the outbreak and it is the type of flue that causes fever, headaches, etc.", said county epidemiologist, Ann McDowell. In addition, no staff have been diagnosed with the problem and vaccinations have been offered. The flu is expected to take approximately five or more days to run it's course, according to public health officials.
