Over 51,000 prison inmates, personnel infected with Covid-19 since last year, says Deputy Home Minister


KUALA LUMPUR: More than 51,000 individuals, including nine babies, consisting of prison inmates and staff have contracted Covid-19 since last year, the Dewan Rakyat was told.

Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ismail Mohamed said that to date, a total of 51,123 individuals consisting of prison inmates, staff and their family members had contracted Covid-19.

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