HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - The Harris County Sheriff's Office is reporting an inmate has died after contracting bacterial meningitis, according to a news release.

What we know:

The release stated a 53-year-old man, who was in Harris County Jail custody, died on Thursday at an area hospital.

Officials said the man had been in the hospital since Tuesday when he began displaying symptoms while being housed in the 1200 Baker Street jail facility.

Authorities said doctors confirmed the bacterial meningitis diagnosis on Wednesday.

What we don't know:

The man's name has not been released in accordance with medical privacy laws, officials said.

What they're saying:

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office partnered with jail medical services provider Harris Health, Harris County Public Health, and

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