COVID-19 cases spiking in North Dakota correctional facilities

(Bismarck, ND) -- Officials say COVID-19 cases are spiking in correctional facilities across North Dakota.  

The spike includes inmates and staff at various state and local facilities. North Dakota Corrections and Rehabilitation director of communications and public information officer Kayli Richards says the agency has been preparing for the impact COVID is having on facilities.  

Richards says no severe cases have been reported and that most inmates are vaccinated.