Some 150 inmates in Italy's prisons
are positive for COVID-19, as well as about 200 prison staff,
the national guarantor for persons deprived of their freedom
said Wednesday.
He said the incidence was slightly higher than in May.
But the number of inmates and staff with symptoms is much lower
than back then, he said.
The ombudsman also said the supply of personal protective
equipment had greatly improved since the first wave of the
virus.
Furthermore, the guarantor said, current procedures made
contagion less likely.
Italy has seen a spike in COVID cases lately.
The government has introduced restrivtive measures which, while
falling short of a fresh national lockdown, have sparked
widespread protests.
Gyms, swimming pools, cinemas and theatres have been closed and
bars and restaurants ordered to stop serving at six o'clock.
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