Hamilton County Sheriff Jim Hammond has been discharged from the hospital following treatment for COVID-19 symptoms.
“We are pleased to announce that both Sheriff Jim Hammond and Chief of Staff Gino Bennett have returned home to continue their recovery after a brief stay at a local medical facility due to their COVID-19 diagnosis,” Chief Deputy Austin Garrett said in a statement.
The sheriff and Bennett will continue to quarantine, as recommended by their physicians, Garrett said.
“They are both in good spirits and hope to return to the HCSO administrative offices soon,” Garrett added. “We want to thank the community again for their prayers and well wishes for Sheriff Hammond and Chief Bennett as they recover.”
Hammond tested positive for the virus last week after being in contact with Bennett, who had tested positive for the virus and was in intensive care last week.