The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has recorded 177 confirmed cases of Covid-19, with three deaths and 87 recoveries as of 8 May.
In a statement on 8 May, DCS spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo confirmed five new Covid-19 cases.
He added two inmates and one official have died from the virus.
“DCS continues to provide support to both officials and inmates who test positive to Covid-19,” said Nxumalo
The total breakdown is as follows:
Eastern Cape – 102
Officials – 36
Inmates – 66
58 recoveries
2 deaths
Western Cape – 59
Officials – 56
Inmates – 3
Recoveries – 27
One death under investigation
Limpopo – 2
Officials – 2
Inmates – 0
One recovery
Gauteng – 13
Officials – 4
Inmates – 9
Head Office
Officials – 1
One recovery
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