Prison system has its first-ever case of Covid-19

The Irish Prison Service has said confirmation of any case of Covid-19 is a matter for NPHET or the HSE
File picture of the Dochas women’s prison in Dublin. Collins
File picture of the Dochas women’s prison in Dublin. Collins
Sat, 22 Aug, 2020 - 13:31
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An Irish prisoner has tested positive for Covid-19 for the first time.

It has emerged the remand prisoner in the Dochas women’s prison in Dublin tested positive yesterday.

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