There has been a steep jump in the number of coronavirus infections in the prison system.
Department of correctional services spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo explained the sudden jump in infections.
Nxumalo said in a bid to reduce the spread of the coronavirus, the medical advisory panel has advised correctional services to go beyond the prescribed screening procedures. “Infection prevention control is receiving the necessary attention as it plays a critical role in curbing the spread of infection in our centres. DCS will continue to separate newly admitted inmates from other inmates for at least 14 days,” Nxumalo said.
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