Jailed ‘Cult mom’ Lori Vallow treated ‘like any other inmate’ as prison preps to fight coronavirus
"CULT mom" Lori Vallow is reportedly being "treated the same as any other inmate" as the Idaho prison is preparing for the coronavirus pandemic.
As she sits in jail facing charges related to the disappearance of her two kids, Joshua "JJ" Vallow and Tylee Ryan in September of last year, a spokesperson said the "cult mom" is being treated the same as all other inmates.
"She gets treated the same as any other inmate we have," he added.
Payne said as the Rexburg jail follows CDC guidelines, Vallow will be alongside all other prisoners by Badger Medical.
The disappearance of the "cult mom's" two children has gained attention nationwide, as – who are alleged members of a "doomsday cult" – had little to say about the missing kids.
The "cult mom" was arrested in Hawaii in February and to Idaho on .
When they enter the Madison County jail, all prisoners are automatically screened – but protocols will be "amped up a bit" as they brace for the COVID-19 pandemic, Payne told Deseret News.
“We normally keep a very clean facility,"; Payne said.
"We clean multiple times a day anyway, and we’re actually increasing that rate just as a precaution,” he added.
The jail has the ability for video calling, so outside visitors will be limited to curb potential virus spread.
Payne told Deseret News that prisoners were given information on precautions and the outbreak and they're being monitored "constantly."
"So we’re taking every precaution we possibly can," Payne said.
"And hopefully we will keep them all in good health and safe here.”
Vallow is .
The comments on the "cult mom's" treatment in jail comes as the U.S. has confirmed more than 4,400 cases of coronavirus, with at least 86 deaths.
Idaho has seen at least 5 cases of the virus confirmed statewide.
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