The number of inmates to test positive for Covid-19 at East London prison has risen to 53
The East London prison that recorded the first coronavirus infection in the country's correctional services facilities a week ago has seen more than 50 inmates test positive and is being disinfected.
The department has also restricted visits and allowed inmates to buy more items at tuck-shops in the centres, as well as provide them with more toiletries. On Tuesday the department said the number of inmates who have tested positive at the East London facility had increased to 53.prison and the department's head office have also tested positive bring the cumulative number in the province to 78. “Only two out of 243 centres have reported positive cases of the virus thus far, therefore, it remains critical that prevention measures remain in force and be granulised to keep other centres Covid-19 free,” Nxumalo said.
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