The FSIN told about the coronavirus among employees and prisoners

It is noted that "since the beginning of the introduction of restrictive measures, 3526 laboratory confirmed cases of a new coronavirus infection have been registered among employees of the penal system."

"Of these, 2,457 people have recovered," TASS quotes the press service of the FSIN.

Among the suspects, accused and convicted, according to the department, "since the beginning of April 2020, 1224 laboratory confirmed cases have been identified, of which 933 people have recovered."

It is also reported that as of August 4, a total of 187,294 laboratory tests were conducted among employees and prisoners to detect COVID-19.

In June, the chairman of the Moscow POC, Georgy Volkov, told RT that in the detention facilities of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia in Moscow, the reception of parcels and parcels for prisoners was resumed.