Two children have tested positive for Covid-19 in Northern Ireland’s only youth prison.
The prisoners, who are being held in Woodlands Juvenile Justice Centre in Bangor, Co Down, had also tested positive before being admitted to the facility.
Justice Minister Naomi Long said she was “aware of the two new cases in Woodlands” and explained that the children had been placed in the facility’s isolation unit upon their arrival.
“In line with protocols, the young people have been tested again and, as both received positive results, they will remain in the isolation unit where they will be cared for in line with Public Health guidance,” added the Alliance Party leader.