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Tunisia-Sofiène Mezguich:34 coronavirus infections among prisoners

Prison and Rehabilitation Directorate spokeswoman Sofiène Mezguich said 34 cases of coronavirus infections had been reported among prisoners, all of whom were screened at Mornaguia Prison. In addition, 5 infections were recorded among prison staff.

At a press conference on the project to support vulnerable groups organized by the National Forum for the Prevention and Combating of Torture and the Anti-Trafficking Forum, Mezguich said that now, new detainees are being referred to other prisons to relieve pressure on Mornaguia Prison.

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