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Irish prisons face unprecedented Covid-19 challenged after virus detected in Dublin and Laois jails
Checks continuing in locked down Portlaoise jail but cases have stabilised
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The Irish Prison Service can confirm that there are now 24 prisoners in Irish jails with Covid-19 after it was confirmed that the virus has infected inmates at a Dublin jail.
However, the outbreak at the country s biggest prison in Portlaoise is showing signs of being contained.
The IPS confirmed on Friday, February 26 that there are now 13 prisoners in Arbour Hill Prison. The outbreak was confirmed by the prison service on Thursday. The IPS also confirmed the total at Midlands Prison who have tested positive for Covid-19 remains 11.