One dead, eight others in serious condition with suspected meningitis in Matara prison

One of the eight Matara Prison inmates believed to be afflicted with meningitis died yesterday.

The inmates were admitted to hospital after they had developed symptoms of meningitis.

Commissioner of Prisons Gamini B. Dissanayake on Sunday said that two of them were currently in the Intensive Care Unit.

Steps have been taken to limit visitors to the Matara Prison. (NP)