Brandon Correctional Centre has recently reported an outbreak of the mumps and the numbers have tripled in the past few weeks.
Mumps is a viral infection that has flu-like symptoms, swelling of glands, swollen cheeks, loss of appetite and is very contagious.
The virus is air born and can be spread by the sharing of food or drinks.
The staff at the correctional centre are concerned there are not enough preventative measures to contain the viral from rapidly spreading.
Mumps is a viral infection that has flu-like symptoms, swelling of glands, swollen cheeks, loss of appetite and is very contagious.
The virus is air born and can be spread by the sharing of food or drinks.
The staff at the correctional centre are concerned there are not enough preventative measures to contain the viral from rapidly spreading.
