Number of inmates with coronavirus nears the 1000 mark
The Department of Correctional Services now has a total of 1 519 confirmed cases of Covid-19 - 573 officials and 946 inmates.
The department released the latest statistics on Sunday evening.
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The department says the number of recoveries have started to increase.
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"Additional cases only relate to the 23 officials recorded on the day. New cases have been constrained as daily additional cases seem to be plateauing.
"Recoveries started at a low base but have been incremental, which is encouraging," concludes the statement.