GOVERNEMNT is in the process of beefing security at the quarantine centres housing many returnees to curb the spread of COVID 19 to curtail incidences of absconding.
This followed the increase in the number of returnees fleeing quarantine centres before being tested for COVID-19 at a time the numbers of infections are surging, most of them coming from the centres.
“A total of 10 quarantine centres have been identified, one in each province, for use by returning ex-convicts and people of a violent disposition,” part of the Cabinet matrix released yesterday read.
“Improvements are being made to the centres in order for them to meet the requisite security standards.
