New Delhi: The assistant superintendent of the Rohini Jail has tested positive for COVID-19, five days after 15 inmates from the prison contracted the disease, officials said on Wednesday.
At least 10 staff members who lived near the officer were put on self-quarantine for 14 days as a precautionary measure thereafter.
“Around three-four days ago, the officer had high sugar and sore throat, following which he was asked to stay at home and take rest,” a senior jail official said.
He went to Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital for coronavirus check-up and his report came positive on Tuesday, the official added.
The assistant superintendent tested positive four days after Rohini jail authorities reported samples of 15 inmates and a staff member had tested positive. They were tested after coming in contact with a 28-year-old inmate who had tested positive for the virus last week.
Medical screening of all the inmates has been conducted and will continue in view of asymptomatic cases.
Disinfection/sanitisation drives inside the facility have also been done. All necessary action as per medical protocol is being taken, officials informed.
The total number of positive cases at the Rohini Jail stands 17 which includes 15 inmates and two jail officials.
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