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166 inmates test positive for COVID-19 at the Federal Medical Center in Lexington

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department says there are 166 inmates who have tested positive for COVID-19 at the Federal Medical Center. That's an increase of 29 from Tuesday.

Overall, there are 457 COVID-19 cases in Fayette County, an increase of 31 from Tuesday.

One inmate has died from COVID-19.

FMC Lexington is an Administrative security facility that currently houses 1,414 inmates.