Masks prevent COVID-19 spread in community correctional centres
April 22, 2020
Correctional Service Canada (CSC) is continuing to take measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in community correctional centres (CCCs) and limit the risk to:
- offenders
- staff, and
- contractors
Staff and contractors at CCCs have been provided with masks and have begun wearing them when they are within two metres of another person. Offenders have been provided masks to wear when they are outside of their living environment. The masks will help reduce the spread of COVID-19 if a person is ill, but does not yet realize it.
Offenders who have tested positive for COVID-19 are isolated in the community, and they are provided with a mask and are required to wear it if they need to leave their room. They are also provided with cleaning supplies so that they can clean their personal space as well as the bathroom or any common space that they are required to use.
CSC continues to order masks and cleaning products to ensure we have enough supply for staff, contractors and offenders to ensure all CCCs are well equipped. Wearing masks does not replace other effective measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Everyone should continue to:
- wash their hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
- avoid touching their faces, especially their eyes, nose and mouth
- physically distance from other people wherever possible
- cough or sneeze into their arm or sleeve
Talk to your parole officer or a staff member immediately if you have symptoms. These may include:
- a fever
- cough, or
- difficulty breathing
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