TNN has received reliable sources of a COVID-19 outbreak at the Westgate Corrections Facility, where a number of inmates are reportedly infected.
As a result, multiple units within the facility have been placed on lockdown, with all prisoners confined to their respective areas to prevent further spread.
Sources indicate that this outbreak comes at a significant time, coinciding with the suspension of all prison visitations, a measure originally set to remain in place until after the cup match period.
Despite the severity of the situation, both the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of National Security have remained tight-lipped, offering no official comment or confirmation as of this publication.
This latest development follows a recent spike in COVID-19 cases throughout the wider community, particularly within local doctors’ offices and the emergency department at King Edward Memorial Hospital, reported just in recent weeks.
TNN continues to seek official statements from the relevant authorities and will provide updates as more information becomes available.
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