As of Aug. 24, there are no active cases of COVID-19 at the maximum security facility, according to data from Correctional Service Canada (CSC). There were nine inmates infected in an outbreak that began on July 29. The last prisoner recovered on August 21. There were a total of 112 inmates infected with COVID-19 in two separate outbreaks at Kent Institution. More than 900 COVID-19 tests have been recorded to date in the prison population. There have been no deaths associated with any outbreak at the Kent Institute. Nationwide, 6,253 cases of COVID-19 have been recorded among prisoners. Of these, six have died as of August 24. All CSC personnel are provided with personal protective equipment, including medical masks, respirators, and face shields. Inmates are also provided with medical masks and required to wear them at all times when not in their cells. Enhanced cleaning and disinfection procedures remain in place. 34.4 percent of inmates at Kent Institution are fully vaccinated with a booster. 65.2 percent have received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, and 68.3 percent have received at least one dose. The Mountain Institution has seen 134 cases of COVID-19 to date. 68 percent of inmates there are fully vaccinated with a booster, while 85 percent have received two doses of the vaccine and 88.5 percent have received at least one dose. At Kwìkwèxwelhp Healing Lodge, only 10 cases of COVID-19 have been reported since the beginning of the pandemic. All inmates at the facility have received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, while 90.9 percent have received a booster dose. Anyone entering correctional facilities is screened for COVID-19. Agassiz
