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FCS takes precautions for measles outbreak

December 9, 2019 4:52 pm

The Fiji Corrections Service has taken proactive steps to prevent the spread of measles in its Correction Centers.

The Fiji Corrections Service has taken proactive steps to prevent the spread of measles in its Correction Centers.

The FCS is ensuring that all prisoners are immunized.

Correction Service Commissioner Francis Kean says they’re liaising with the Chief Registrar to cease the movement of prisoners from the Western to Northern division for court cases.

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Kean adds they’re also requesting for court cases to be adjourned to mid-next month until further advice from the Ministry of Health is received.

The Commissioner says the nature of their facility has warranted this proactive stance.

Meanwhile, Court movements from the Southern and Central-Eastern Division excluding Levuka will continue as per production orders from the Courts.

Commander Kean confirmed all current prisoners including Corrections personnel and their families have all been immunized.