County jails vaccinate some staff, inmates next in line
Hampshire County Jail and House of Correction GAZETTE FILE PHOTO
Hampshire County Sheriff Patrick Cahillane talks about measures to reduce exposure to the new coronavirus at the Hampshire County Jail and House of Correction on Thursday, March 12, 2020. GAZETTE FILE PHOTO
Published: 1/20/2021 1:25:15 PM
NORTHAMPTON — Staff at the Hampshire, Hampden and Franklin county jails have begun to get vaccinated against COVID-19, and jail officials said they plan to offer vaccinations to inmates this week.
At the Hampshire County Jail and House of Correction, staff began getting vaccinated on Jan. 7, and so far, 44 members have been inoculated, Sheriff Patrick Cahillane said Tuesday.