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“As a result, our staff member isolates himself. They were examined and interviewed by the Ministry of Health on Sunday, September 13 and came back negative. They remain in self-isolation and will be given two more tests to confirm that they do. . not have COVID-19, “he said.
So far, 30 individuals have been identified who may have had potential contact with the staff member since Monday, September 7. This includes two inmates, eight contractors or professional visitors (ie, delivery drivers), and 20 Corrections officials.
“We are following the advice of the Ministry of Health, and the two prisoners have been isolated and examined, neither is symptomatic. The personnel attending them will wear full personal protective equipment,” says Pattinson.
“Employers of contractors and visitors have been informed. Corrections personnel have been put on special leave and advised to isolate themselves and get tested, none of which is symptomatic.
“We have carried out a deep cleaning of two areas in which the official worked. Visits to the prison by family and friends were canceled on Sunday, September 13 and Tuesday, September 15 (there were no visits scheduled for Monday, September 14) “.
