Kozhikode district jail bouncing back from COVID-19 challenge
The Hindu
Majority of the prisoners who were undergoing treatment for COVID-19 infection have recovered
The Kozhikode district jail is back on track with the recovery of majority of its prisoners who were undergoing treatment for COVID-19 infection. Of the 111 remand prisoners, 75 had contracted the virus, posing a tough challenge to the jail authorities and the Health Department. The situation is now appears to be under control as there are only 10 more prisoners currently undergoing treatment in First Line Treatment Centres. According to officials, the condition of 28 prisoners who were brought back to the district jail on Thursday after COVID-19 test is satisfactory and they will be able to take up assigned responsibilities soon.More Related News