INNISFAIL, AB, March 30, 2020 /CNW/ - Correctional Service Canada
The lockdown put in place at Bowden Institution on March 17, 2020, has ended.
The facility was placed on lockdown as a precautionary measure after inmates showed symptoms consistent with influenza.
After clinical assessment, symptomatic inmates were tested for COVID-19 and the results for those tests are negative. Testing for COVID-19 will be ongoing, as necessary, when recommended by public health authorities. As part of CSC protocols, inmates with symptoms are isolated from the general inmate population as a preventative measure.
To prevent the spread of COVID-19 in its institutions, CSC continues to suspend visits to inmates, all temporary absences unless medically necessary, work releases for offenders, all inter-regional and international transfers of inmates.
CSC remains in close contact with its public health partners and continues to monitor the situation and engage with authorities.
Quick facts
- CSC has contingency plans in place in each of its operational units to respond to crisis situations and to deal with health emergencies.
- We have preventative measures in place including hygiene precautions which include hand hygiene, enhanced cleaning, and proper laundry and waste disposal processes.
- CSC has dedicated health care services in its institutions and is prepared to handle cases of influenza and other respiratory illnesses, such as COVID‑19.
Associated links
CSC COVID-19 Preparations
Government of Canada COVID-19 Information
Bowden Institution
SOURCE Correctional Services of Canada Prairie Region
Kelly Dae Dash, Media Relations and Outreach Advisor, Prairie Regional Headquarters - Saskatoon, SK, 306-241-0340
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