Permanent Secretary of the the Ministry of Home Affairs and Public Safety Denise Saunders has confirmed to RTC News that a prisoner at Her
Majesty’s Prison in Grand Turk has been tested positive for TB on Wednesday, February 2 nd2011.
The diagnosed prisoner and his two cell mates were immediately moved to another part of the prison away from the rest of the prison population. There are no indications at this time that anyone else is affected.
The Prison and Health authorities have moved quickly to establish approved containment and testing measures, and all staff and prisoners have been notified.. Health Service personnel will begin the prescribed Mantoux tests for staff and prisoners from tomorrow.
RTC News has learned that prison authorities are receiving the full cooperation of all concerned including the prisoners.
Our reporter was unable to obtain the names of the prisoners due to the sensitivity of the case.
