"It's almost like hell in here right now, with these rules and these restrictions," inmate Michael Maillet said in a recent interview. When they're in medical isolation, inmates can't have visitors and time outside is limited, said inmate Jerry Crews. Crews said like most Nova Scotians, inmates at Springhill have gotten very good at following public health protocols, such as frequent handwashing and wearing masks. According to the correctional service, the outbreak at Springhill is improving, and there are now three active cases. Some inmates say they're spending 22-24 hours in their cells a day, for weeks on end, Wildeman said.

Source: CBC News May 28, 2022 15:25 UTC