Died in prison
Name not reported
A person held at the Putnamville Correctional Facility died after an outbreak of illness at the prison, according to WBAA. Authorities attributed the death to a viral illness that causes severe shortness of breath, fatigue, joint aches, coughing and sweating. Eighteen people had developed pneumonia-like symptoms the previous week, and nine were taken to hospital when their condition worsened. Nine others were kept in the prison's medical observation unit, and visitation was canceled.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness. Authorities attributed the death to a progressive virus during an outbreak at the prison.
Reported by: authorities. The only account of how this person died comes from the agency that held them.