Two inmates at Kilmarnock prison have tested positive for coronavirus.
A boss at Bowhouse confirmed this afternoon that two prisoners were suspected of having COVID-19.
The men are now being isolated in their cell and prison chiefs are now taking every step possible to keep staff and other inmates safe.
Pamela Swan, Deputy Director at HMP Kilmarnock said: “Two prisoners who were suspected of having COVID-19 have now proved positive.
"They have been isolated in their cells and are being cared for by NHS Ayrshire & Arran, our healthcare partner.
"We are now waiting for further guidance from the NHS as to the next steps that we need to take and we will take every measure possible to keep our staff and prisoners safe.”
