Vavuniya Prison temporarily closed over measles scare.
The Vavuniya Prison was temporarily closed after four inmates were diagnosed with measles.
Prisons Spokesperson and Administrative Chandana Ekanayake speaking to News 1st said that inmates are not allowed to meet with relatives, and visitation opportunities have been suspended.
He added that the process of moving prisoners for court cases was also suspended.
The Prisons Commissioner said the decision was reached in order to prevent an outbreak in the Vavuniya Prison, which houses over 400 inmates.
He said the premises will be off limits until the 8th of August 2023.
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