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Scabies Outbreak Infects 14% of Inmates

by KREX News Room
by Courtney Griffin

Story Created: Feb 13, 2013 at 10:14 PM MDT

Story Updated: Feb 15, 2013 at 9:34 AM MDT

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.- A scabies outbreak in the Mesa County Jail infected nearly 14 percent of inmates a couple of weeks ago.

Mesa County Sheriff officials say they had a scabies outbreak in a pod that holds 21 inmates. They say three inmates in that section were confirmed to have scabies by a doctor.

However, all inmates in that section were treated for scabies multiple times as they were sharing blankets and in close quarters.

Authorities say cleaning has increased in the pod with a bleach solution, and more clean laundry is available.

Officials say medical staff is offered to the inmates 24/7, and their response to the outbreak meets the medical and jail standards.

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Judge Roy Bean said on Thursday, Feb 14 at 9:37 AM

Sure hope somebody gets those Scabies out quickly, those little guys dont belong in there with that other filth!

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