California Sheriff Says Inmates Tried to Infect Themselves

California Sheriff Says Inmates Tried to Infect Themselves
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LOS ANGELES—Two groups of inmates at a Los Angeles County jail tried to infect themselves with the coronavirus by sharing water and a mask, and within two weeks 30 prisoners tested positive, authorities said Monday.

Sheriff Alex Villanueva at a briefing showed surveillance videos from two dormitory units at the North County Correctional Facility in Castaic.