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The governor of a young offenders’ centre in Northern Ireland has tested positive for Covid-19.
The head is among six staff at Hydebank Wood to have been diagnosed.
The area is being deep cleaned and several staff members have been asked to self-isolate.
A spokesperson for the Northern Ireland Prison Service said: “Since the weekend six staff, including the governor, located in the administrative area of Hydebank Wood have tested positive for Covid-19.
“As a precaution the area is being deep cleaned and a number of staff in that area have been asked to self-isolate.
“The general prisoner population has not been affected and is operating as normal.”
The spokesperson added: “The Prison Service has informed Health colleagues and will continue to take all necessary steps to keep staff and those in our care safe.”
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