Eight inmates of the Matara Prison have been hospitalised with fever.
Stringent measures have been taken to curb the fever being spread in the Matara Prison.
Following health guidelines, prison authorities have implemented restrictions on various activities within the facility.
In a directive from the Commissioner General of Prisons, new arrivals at the Matara Prison have been redirected to the Agunukolapalassa Prison.
To adhere to health recommendations, arrangements have been put in place to regulate and monitor visitor access as well.
