Article content
New figures from the Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety show most inmates at the province’s adult jails have received at least their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
Since vaccinations began earlier this spring, 1,323 inmates at the Regina (395), Saskatoon (555), Prince Albert (220) and Pine Grove (153) correctional centres have been vaccinated as of Friday. The most recent inmate population number for those four facilities, on May 28, was 1,797.
We apologize, but this video has failed to load.
Try refreshing your browser. Most inmates at Sask. s four main adult jails vaccinated: ministry Back to video
Advocates who work with incarcerated people said they were pleased to see vaccinations underway, but some issues remain.
B C government to give $8 6M for programs to curb gang violence - BC News castanet.net - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from castanet.net Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.