In the last two months, 72 inmates at the Maximum Security Prison and seven prison officers have contracted chicken pox, according to a statement from the prison service on January 10.

The first case was detected on November 11, 2025, and medical intervention and oversight were provided, the statement said.

The intervention was done through direct collaboration with and professional recommendations of the prison's medical officer, the prison's health services, the Health Ministry, and the County Medical Officer of Health (St George) to manage and contain the situation.