Sheriff who refused to enforce restrictions tests positive for Covid-19
His symptoms, which included a fever, congestion and light-headedness, began last Friday, the statement said. His family also is in quarantine.
The sheriff is one of dozens of employees in the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office who have contracted the virus, despite rigorous safety practices and following safety protocols, the department said. It is unclear how and by whom these people were infected.
Rodney Grassmann, a spokesperson for the sheriff, told CNN that Jones was doing well and that almost all of his symptoms had subsided. He declined to offer further details.
“The sheriff is an elected public official so he wanted to share the diagnosis with the public but at the same time this is a medical condition and thus a private matter for the sheriff and his family,” Grassmann added.
Last month, Jones said he would not enforce a curfew issued by Newsom prohibiting nonessential gatherings from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. for the vast majority of the state’s 40 million residents.
Jones also resisted enforcing earlier restrictions by officials, including the statewide mask mandate Newsom issued on June 18.
Instead, the department said it would operate on an “educational capacity.” It encouraged residents to wear masks, especially around those in high-risk groups.
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