On May 6, 2020, a lockdown was put in place at Archambault Institution's medium-security unit as a precautionary measure after two employees tested positive for COVID-19.
The two employees are in isolation at home and are following direction from local public health officials. We are currently working on contact tracing using Public Health tools in order to test anyone, as needed, and to be able to quickly detect additional cases, if any. To date, these are the first two cases of COVID-19 related to this institution.
We are working closely with local public health officials, while following strict protocols to avoid further spread in the institution.
In addition to a number of measures implemented across the country in all of our institutions, Archambault Institution has notified all individuals who may have come in contact with those who tested positive and immediately cleaned the institution, including thoroughly disinfecting all high-touch surfaces.
The health and safety of our employees, offenders and the public is our top priority. We continue to take preventive measures, and assess and test any offenders, as required. CSC remains in close contact with its public health partners and continues to plan, monitor and engage with authorities during this time
