The Kansas Department of corrections has announced the first positive cases withing a KDOC facility.

The cases have been identified as three employees at Lansing Correctional Facility. Two are females over 40-years-old and one is a male over 20-years-old. Identities have not been released.

KDOC says they are taking the following steps after consulting with Kansas Department of Health and Environment: 

  • A medical investigation to ascertain who among our staff and residents have been in close contact with these staff
  • Notifying those persons that they have had contact with a COVID-19 confirmed case
  • Moving those residents who have had close contact to medical isolation where they will be monitored for symptoms
  • And remaining diligent in monitoring other staff and residents for symptoms

“With a virus that moves and changes as quickly as the coronavirus we anticipated that this day may come,” said KDOC Secretary Jeff Zmuda. “With the support and guidance of KDHE and Governor Kelly, and the hard work of our staff members, we are ready to care for our residents and those we serve in the community.”

The Lansing Correctional Facility currently holds 1,906 male offenders.