The increase in cases of COVID-19 also affects prisons since 32 active cases were declared Thursday at the prison of Cowansville, in Estrie.

Correctional Service Canada said it is monitoring the situation “closely” and has implemented health measures to limit the spread of the virus.

“This is an evolving situation; we will continue to apply and strengthen infection prevention and control measures to prevent and control the spread of COVID-19, then we will adapt our measures according to public health advice, ”he said in a press release. .

Medical masks have thus been made available to detainees and employees of the establishment, while visits have been temporarily suspended.

Prisoners have been vaccinated since January 2021 and all new arrivals are offered vaccination in all establishments, it was recalled.