BCSO: Several Command Staff members in quarantine after working near COVID-19 positive deputy

Staff members working from home pending test results

The cost to care for and monitor inmates meant for TDCJ facilities will cost the Bexar County Sheriff's Office over $1 million. (Joshua Saunders, KSAT)

SAN ANTONIO – Several Command Staff members of the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office are now in quarantine after working in close proximity with a deputy who tested positive for COVID-19, officials said.

The deputy was working near members of Command Staff and several non-symptomatic staff members were asked to work from home, pending their test results, according to BCSO.

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Sheriff Javier Salazar returned to work Friday and other chiefs are also expected to return to work in the coming days.

In the last five days, 701 COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in Bexar County.

Monday marked the smallest increase of 22 cases, while Thursday marked a peak of 192 cases, which is the highest daily case number reported in the county since the pandemic began.

We’ll bring more updates as they become available.

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Cody King is a digital journalist for KSAT 12. She previously worked for WICS/WRSP 20 in Springfield, Illinois.