Saskatchewan Penitentiary now has the dubious distinction of having more known active COVID-19 cases among inmates than any other federal prison in the country. "We are working ... with these offenders to resolve their concerns," said Dae Dash. "The health and safety of our employees, offenders and the public remains our top priority during this public health pandemic," said Dae Dash. According to Correctional Service Canada, 1,384 people inside Saskatchewan Penitentiary have now been tested for COVID-19. Bloomfield confirmed there are situations where CSC is housing COVID-19 positive inmates with healthy inmates on the same units, but said the dynamics of the facility sometimes make it impossible to keep positive cases separate.

Source: CBC News December 24, 2020 16:26 UTC