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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
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Olivia Ireland

EXPLAINED: Covid 19 outbreak strikes act prison | Vintage Vibes

Up to 27 detainees from AMC prison have contracted COVID-19. Picture: Karleen Minney

An outbreak of COVID-19 has hit an ACT prison, with up to 27 detainees contracting the virus as of Monday afternoon.

ACT Corrective Services and Canberra Health Services confirmed an inmate from Alexander Maconochie Centre tested positive to coronavirus on Saturday, and he was immediately place into isolation.

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