Manila Bulletin
Ilocos Norte jail on lockdown after 90 inmates contract COVID-19
The Ilocos Norte Provincial Jail (INPJ) has been placed on lockdown after 90 inmates and five guards tested positive for COVID-19.
The jail was declared a critical zone, meaning no one is allowed to enter or leave the facility.
All 95 infected individuals are asymptomatic and are currently in isolation with regular medical check-ups.
The outbreak was detected after five jail guards initially tested positive, prompting the swabbing of all 160 PDLs.
The provincial health consultant assured that containment strategies are being implemented to control the virus spread within the jail.
The INPJ expressed gratitude for donations of vitamins, fruits, and groceries from concerned individuals, which have boosted their morale.
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