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COVID outbreak declared at Joyceville Institution in Kingston, Ont.

CSC have made a contraband seizure at Joyceville Institution near Kingston, Ont. CKWS

Correctional Services Canada says an outbreak of COVID-19 has been declared among the inmate population at Joyceville Institution north of Kingston, Ont.

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CSC says that 18 inmates have tested positive for the virus.

The federal agency adds that it has implemented several measures to curb the spread, including having staff administer a rapid self-test to themselves and not returning until there is a negative test result.

“This is an evolving situation and we continue to apply and reinforce infection prevention and control measures to prevent and contain the spread of COVID-19, and adapt based on public health advice,” Corrections Canada said in a news release.

Joyceville Institution has the capacity to hold 752 inmates.

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