DCS COVID-19 CASES - 25 November 2021
During the week of 19 – 25 November 2021, the total number of active cases in the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) sharply increased to 92 (80 officials and 12 inmates), compared to 76 (68 officials and 08 inmates) active cases recorded at the end of the previous week. During this period, twenty-one (21) new confirmed cases were reported, of both officials and inmates, were reported, compared to 4 (1 officials and 3 inmates) new cases reported in the previous week.
As at 29 November 2021, the cumulative confirmed COVID-19 cases in DCS stood at 16 954 (10 131 officials and 6 823 inmates). Notably, 5 ( 3 officials and 2 inmates) new recoveries were reported for the period 19 - 25 November 2021, bringing the total number of recoveries to 16 520 (9 812 officials and 6 708 inmates), which translates to a recovery rate of 97,44%.
16954
Total positive cases in DCS
10131
Positive cases - Officials
6823
Positive cases - Inmates
16520
Recoveries
239
Deaths - Officials
101
Deaths - Inmates
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