Covid-19: Correctional Services cases increase to 99

The Department of Correctional Services has reported that five additional officials have tested positive for Covid-19.

This brings the total number of cases reported in correction services to 99, the department said in a statement on 18 April.

The five new cases are as follows:

Limpopo – 1

East London – 2

Worcester – 2

“Screening of officials and those accessing Correctional Services premises remains in force to prevent the further spread of Covid-19 in our centres across the country,” said the department

The total breakdown of confirmed cases at correctional services facilities is as follows:

Eastern Cape

Officials – 31

Inmates – 56

Western Cape

Officials – 9

Limpopo

Officials – 2

Head Office

Officials – 1

“We will continue working towards the wellbeing of officials and inmates, as their health is our priority,” the department said.

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