The Correctional Service of Canada isn’t immune to a possible COVID-19 outbreak. The federal agency says it is “prepared” to handle such an outbreak. “CSC has dedicated health care services in its institutions and is prepared to handle cases of influenza and other respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19,” communications manager Kyle Lawlor said in an email to Global Kingston.
Lawlor also wrote that CSC is in contact with local public health departments across the country. Dr. Kieran Moore, the chief medical officer for KFL&A Public Health, referred to those conversations in a Tuesday news conference. “Our correctional facilities have taken our advice about screening their staff, minimizing visitors into their institutions.” CSC is screening