Governor among six staff at young offenders’ centre to test positive for Covid

The head is among six staff at Hydebank Wood to have been diagnosed.

The area is being deep cleaned and several staff members have been asked to self-isolate.

A spokesperson for the Northern Ireland Prison Service said: “Since the weekend six staff, including the governor, located in the administrative area of Hydebank Wood have tested positive for Covid-19.

“As a precaution the area is being deep cleaned and a number of staff in that area have been asked to self-isolate.

“The general prisoner population has not been affected and is operating as normal.”

The spokesperson added: “The Prison Service has informed Health colleagues and will continue to take all necessary steps to keep staff and those in our care safe.”