The Polk County Jail confirmed it has its first case of COVID-19. Authorities said an inmate tested positive for the virus. The Sheriff's Department said the jail has instituted aggressive cleaning and sanitation procedures at the facility. The Polk County Jail is now screening all people that come into the facility.

The Polk County Jail confirmed it has its first case of COVID-19.

Authorities said an inmate tested positive for the virus. The Sheriff's Department said the jail has instituted aggressive cleaning and sanitation procedures at the facility.


The Polk County Jail is now screening all people that come into the facility.