Three inmates at the Grand Valley Institution for Women in Kitchener, Ont., have tested positive for COVID-19, according to Correctional Services Canada.
Earlier this week, the agency had said that a single woman had tested positive, but on Thursday a spokesperson for the federal agency said that number now stands at three.
The women and others who had close contact with them have been self-isolating at the multi-level security institution, according to communications manager Kyle Lawlor.
He said they’ve enhanced cleaning and disinfected all high-touch surfaces while also installing prevention measures, such as physical distancing, hygiene practices and having everyone self-monitor their health status. “We are engaged with public health and