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Prisons and inmates adapt to Covid-19 restrictions

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Social distancing has been brought in for staff and inmates; gyms and recreation halls have been closed; deep cleaning systems are in place and all visits have been cancelled

"We don't want to get the virus either," laughs Gary, an inmate at Cloverhill Prison. "We're working together on this one alright."

Such restrictions would under normal circumstances would give rise to tension, which has in the past led to violence and riots in the prisons.This time, however, the situation has remained calm. They have been specially trained and in the true spirit of public service have actually volunteered to do this work. Cloverhill in Dublin has designated its F Wing as an isolation unit for these inmates.

Plates and mugs are no longer used. Hot food is given to the inmates in disposable carry out cardboard containers. There are 60 prison officers self-isolating after becoming symptomatic and some have contracted Covid-19.

 

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