Rwanda prisons intensify COVID-19 prevention measures


KIGALI, Nov. 19 (Xinhua) -- Rwanda's ministry of health and Rwanda Correctional Services (RCS) have intensified efforts to contain the further spread of COVID-19 among inmates, a senior official said on Thursday.

George Rwigamba, commissioner general RCS, told reporters that treatment and testing centers have been established in every prison where cases have been reported.

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