More inmates in Accra cells test positive for COVID-19

For some time now, there have been limitations faced in various prison outlets in the country as a result of the outbreak of the Coronavirus.

There have been fears about the inability of the inmates to practise the safety protocols issued to prevent the disease. For them, practising social distancing, for instance, maybe problematic because of the sizes of the rooms they’re kept in.

The Greater Accra Regional Police Command says more inmates in cells have contracted COVID-19 but have been isolated.

Speaking to journalists during a disinfection exercise by Zoomlion Ghana Limited, the Accra Regional Police Commander, DCOP Fred Adu Anim, said though he is unable to give out the number of infected inmates, measures are in place to contain the spread.

As of the time of filing this report, Ghana has recorded 4,263 COVID-19 cases with 22 fatalities.

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