19 inmates tested COVID-19 positive in Guwahati Central Jail

STAFF REPORTER

GUWAHATI: The chain of COVID-19 has shackled the inmates of Guwahati Central Jail. Reports say on Friday, 19 inmates tested positive for the dreaded virus.

According to sources, the inmates were taken to Jagiroad COVID Hospital in the presence of senior officials from the police and health department.

The soaring cases among inmates pose a threat due to the social distancing worries in the facilities. The outbreak can have a devastating impact on the prisoners and the officials as well.

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