Coronavirus Jails

• More than 100 federal inmates, corrections officers test positive for COVID-19

  Data from federal officials and the national correctional officers' union shows 61 inmates and 55 officers at facilities in B.C., Ontario and Quebec have COVID-19.

  Canada

  Apr 11, 2020
  
• Coronavirus: Ontario jail guards battle with province over use of protective gear

  Some institutions allow guards to wear surgical masks and gloves while others don't, said Chris Jackel, a spokesman for the Ontario Public Service Employees Union.

  Health

  Apr 10, 2020
  
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• Chicago’s largest jail reports 450 inmates, staff positive for coronavirus

  The situation gained national attention earlier this week when inmates posted handmade signs pleading for help in the windows of their cells overlooking a public street.

  World

  Apr 9, 2020
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• Coronavirus: Ontario government suspends personal visits at adult jails, intermittent inmate stays

  An Ontario government statement said the decisions were made "out of an abundance of caution" and in an effort "to protect the health and safety of our correctional services staff and those in our custody."

  Health

  Mar 13, 2020