A third deputy in the Schuylkill County Sheriff’s Department has tested positive for COVID-19.

Chief Deputy Brian Tobin said today he received a phone call Saturday from the employee, who was among those who quarantined because of the positive test of another deputy.

“We have three positive and five in quarantine,” Tobin said.

He said the employees are not hospitalized.

Doreen Kutzler, interim human resources director, did not return calls for comment. However, in a press release this morning, she confirmed “additional employees have tested positive” for the virus.

Check Tuesday’s Times News for additional details.