Correctional Service Canada (CSC) advises that there are currently two inmates who have tested positive for COVID-19 at the medium security unit of Drumheller Institution in Alberta. There are no active cases of COVID-19 among staff at Drumheller Institution.
Contact tracing is underway and testing for COVD-19 has been completed for inmates who reside on the same range as the two positive cases. All results returned are negative.
The inmates who have tested positive are being medically isolated and are being closely monitored. Visits to the institution continue to be suspended to limit comings and goings. Decisions regarding access to the site as well as programs and services are being made in close consultation with public health authorities.
The institution is monitoring this situation closely and continue to apply infection prevention and control measures to prevent and contain the spread of COVID-19. They continue to actively screen employees entering the institution, all employees and inmates are equipped with medical masks, and have increased cleaning and disinfecting throughout the site.
Correctional Service Canada is committed to reducing the risks of COVID-19 in all of its operations and keeping employees, inmates and the public safe. It will continue to work with the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), local public health, as well as unions and stakeholders, to take any further steps needed to ensure everyone's safety.
