There’s been a spike in COVID-19 infections in prisons in two of the country’s hotspots. The Correctional Services Department says it’s concerned about the increase in cases in the Western and Eastern Capes.
The number of COVID-19 cases in the country’s prisons has climbed to 1,128. Close to 500 officials have contracted the virus, while over 660 inmates have been infected. Eastern Cape correctional facilities have the highest number of infections with over 670 cases.
But the department says the total number of infections is decreasing. Coronavirus Hotline Number: 0800 029 999 from 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday. Help protect your loved ones by sharing this official South African government COVID-19 service with your family, friends and community. Send HI to 0600 123 456 on WhatsApp.
The NICD has another Clinician Hotline to improve #COVID19 communication and support for healthcare providers. The Clinician Hotline is 0800 11 1131, operating 24 hrs. The Public Hotline is 0800 029 999 also operating 24hrs.
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Source: eNCA
