Department of Correctional Services

Media Release - Suspension of Visits at Correctional Centres

DCS COVID-19 CASES - 23 June 2021

As at 23 June 2021, the total number of active cases in the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) increased to 299 (262 officials and 37 inmates). Forty-one (41) new cases were reported compared to 37 cases reported on 22 June 2021. Twenty-one (21) new recoveries (13 officials and 8 inmates) were reported, bringing the cumulative total of recoveries to 11 742, which translates to a recovery rate of 95.44%.

12303

Total positive cases in DCS

7786

Positive cases - Officials

4517

Positive cases - Inmates

11742

Recoveries

182

Deaths - Officials

Deaths - Inmates

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