Mumbai: 77 COVID-19 Arthur Road jail inmates shifted to Mahul

Mumbai, May 8 () The 77 inmates of Arthur Road Jailin central Mumbai who tested positive for novel coronaviruswere on Friday shifted to a vacant building in Mahul insuburban Chembur to undergo quarantine, an official said.

The 77 had tested positive after coming in contactwith a cook who had got infected, the prison departmentofficial said, adding that 26 jail staffers have also beeninfected so far.

"The 77 will be kept in a vacant building in Mahul inChembur with security being provided by police during thequarantine period. The 26 staffers have been shifted todifferent places as part of their treatment," he added. DCBNM BNM