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SCDC announced the death today of an offender from Ridgeland Correctional
SCDC announced the death today of an offender from Ridgeland Correctional Institution, who was positive for COVID-19.
Charles Ellis Sr., 65, who had underlying medical conditions, died at a local hospital today. He tested positive for the coronavirus Dec. 27 and was hospitalized that day.
As of today, 53 offenders and 14 staff members at Ridgeland have tested positive for COVID-19.
Of those, 43 offender cases and 8 staff cases are active.
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