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Dresden (dpa / sn) - Behind bars there are always corona infections and cases of illness in Saxony.

According to the Ministry of Justice, as of Friday, 25 of 3086 prisoners and 16 employees were demonstrably infected with the corona virus.

The numbers fluctuate, as a spokesman said on request.

"A few days ago there were over 30 prisoners."

If symptoms occur, those affected would be quarantined.

Sick prisoners with severe symptoms can be treated in the Leipzig detention hospital.

In the absence of an intensive care unit, corona patients in a more critical condition have to go to an external clinic - including security.

So far, four prisoners - currently one - have been cared for in the detention hospital and two have been transferred to a public hospital.

After positive corona cases, the Dresden JVA was in quarantine until last Wednesday.

Justice Minister Katja Meier (Greens) spoke of extensive measures to protect employees and prisoners in the prison, which are constantly being adapted.

As a rule, these would also be borne by the inmates.

In principle, newcomers are tested twice every two weeks and are initially placed in separate areas.

The medical staff, the employees of the detention hospital and the senior ward in Waldheim prison are tested weekly.

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It is mandatory to wear a mask for employees, external employees and visitors in hallways, corridors and in rooms of service buildings, for prisoners during visits and at the doctor's.

Otherwise, it is recommended that you wear it, but you must always have a mask with you.

A distance of 1.50 meters must be maintained for work, stay in the open air, therapy and leisure - and the exit is only possible with a member of staff.

In order to reduce the occupancy in prisons, the planned entry into prison for prison sentences of up to three years has been postponed since mid-November, as in the spring.

So-called substitute custodial sentences - if offenders do not pay the fine - are not implemented.

This does not apply to convicts who have to go to prison for acts of violence, sexual offenses or drug-related crime.