THUNDER BAY — A new outbreak of COVID-19 has been declared at the Thunder Bay Correctional Centre.
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit on Wednesday confirmed an outbreak on the male side of the Highway 61 facility.
TBDHU provided no information regarding the extent of the outbreak, but a source with the Ontario Public Service Employees Union told TBNewswatch that about 23 inmates are involved.
The source said about a dozen correctional officers who belong to OPSEU have also tested positive and are isolating.
He said that in most cases, the symptoms among both the inmates and the staff are mild.
TBDHU said it's working with the Ministry of the Solicitor General to manage the outbreak.
There were outbreaks earlier this year on both the male side and the female side of the correctional centre.
