GEORGE NEWS - An outbreak of chickenpox at the George Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has resulted in many court cases being postponed as the accused aren't allowed to leave the prison.
This puts even more pressure on an already overburdened court roll.
According to information received by George Herald, a section of the prison was placed under quarantine 14 days ago and the quarantine period was increased to 21 days this week.
"This means they can't receive any visitors or even go to court," said a prisoner's wife.
"I don't even know if it's true that there is an outbreak. My husband has not received any medication and has not been screened and they aren't getting any answers from officials."
Another prisoner who reached out to George Herald says they were told that someone in their section with about 40 prisoners, contracted chickenpox and they were all put under quarantine without any further communication.
He has already missed two court dates and it seems he will miss his next one as well.
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