A Westville Correctional Facility inmate has died from the novel coronavirus.
Indiana State Health Commissioner, Dr. Kristina Box, announced the death during Tuesday afternoon’s daily COVID-19 briefing.
According to a statement from the Indiana Department of Correction, the offender was a male over 70 years old.
The IDOC says the offender had no indications of illness but was transported to a hospital on Monday for complaints of chest pains and breathing trouble.
While at the hospital, the offender tested positive for COVID-19.
The immediate family will be notified. No other information will be released at this time.
