COVID-19: Positive case in Parklea gaol

Parklea gaol is in lock down after an inmate has tested positive to COVID-19. The inmate housed at 6B arrived at the prison on 27 July 2020. The governor Paul Baker has indicated that inmate was not in direct contact with staff or inmates. This is the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in an NSW gaol. The inmate has been transferred to the Metropolitan Remand and Reception Centre where a purpose built COVID-19 hospital has been set up. Prisoners have had their visiting privileges suspended since 17 March 2020 with no end of the suspension in sight.