COVID19: 101 inmates test positive in DRC

Democratic Republic of Congo’s health ministry says 101 inmates tested positive for coronavirus in the N’dolo military prison.

It said only three infected inmates have been admitted to a hospital outside the facility.

The authorities say six inmates are under close supervision in the prison while the rest have mild symptoms.

Three wings of the prison were disinfected on Monday.

The country has to date confirmed 682 coronavirus cases and 34 deaths.