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A person held at Pickaway Correctional Institution in Ohio died of COVID-19, the first confirmed death from the virus among people in the state's prisons, Governor Mike DeWine announced on Monday, April 13, 2020. The governor said the person had long-standing health issues. WSYX reported that the death came over the weekend, at a time when 67 people in Ohio's prisons had tested positive for the virus. Advocates and incarcerated people said social distancing was not possible inside the facilities.

Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness. Gov. Mike DeWine said the prisoner died of COVID-19 and had long-standing health issues.

Reported by: Gov. Mike DeWine.

Sources (3)

• Ohio trying to curb coronavirus spread in prisons as first inmate dies The Marion Star, April 13, 2020
• Coronavirus threatens prison inmates, now 1 prisoner and 1 corrections officer dead WSYX, April 13, 2020
• Coronavirus In Ohio: Advocates Demand More Prison Releases As First Inmate Dies WOSU Public Media, April 13, 2020