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Health ministry in Guyana confirms chickenpox outbreak in prison

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Health authorities in Guyana say they are working with the Prisons Service to address an outbreak of chickenpox at the Lusignan Prison. Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV) The outbreak that has affected 53 prisoners likely was started by either a prisoner or staff member or a visitor.

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Health ministry in Guyana confirms chickenpox outbreak in prison

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Health authorities in Guyana say they are working with the Prisons Service to address an outbreak of chickenpox at the Lusignan Prison, in the County of East Demerara and miles from the capital, Georgetown....

1 month ago·Jamaica

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Ministry says chicken pox outbreak at Lusignan prison `appears to be under control’

The Ministry of Health (MoH) last night said that a chicken pox outbreak at the Lusignan Prison “appears to be under control”. The article Ministry says chicken pox outbreak at Lusignan prison `appears to be under control’ appeared first on Stabroek News.

1 month ago·Guyana

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Health ministry in Guyana confirms chickenpox outbreak in prison

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Health ministry in Guyana confirms chickenpox outbreak in prison

Health ministry in Guyana confirms chickenpox outbreak in prison

Ministry says chicken pox outbreak at Lusignan prison `appears to be under control’

Ministry says chicken pox outbreak at Lusignan prison `appears to be under control’

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