This archive report was first published on 9 May 2020.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread across the country, prisons have become a high-risk area for the virus. On May 9, 2020, two inmates at Industrial area prisons tested positive for COVID-19, sparking concerns about the safety of the entire prison population.
The news comes as the government struggles to contain the spread of the virus in the country. Prisons, with their crowded and unsanitary conditions, are particularly vulnerable to outbreaks.
The Industrial area prisons are among the many facilities that have been affected by the pandemic. The government has been working to implement measures to prevent the spread of the virus in prisons, including providing personal protective equipment (PPE) to staff and inmates.
However, the recent cases at Industrial area prisons highlight the need for more stringent measures to be put in place to protect the health and safety of prisoners and staff.
