OTTAWA There has been strong reaction to the federal government’s plan to begin COVID-19 vaccinations for some inmates in federal institutions across the county. Correctional Service of Canada will distribute 1,200 doses of the vaccines to those identified most at-risk. In a statement, the CSC says as further supply of the vaccine becomes available, it will be offered to all federal inmates based on priority. Commissioner Anne Kelly says the CSC expects to vaccinate approximately 600 inmates in the first phase with the Moderna vaccine. The health and safety of our employees, inmates, and the public is a top priority for the Correctional Service of Canada. This is very welcome news, as we know vaccines are a critical way to limit the spread of COVID-19. We will continue working with our public health partners, unions and stakeholders to roll out measures that help protect everyone during this public health pandemic, said Kelly.
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Advocates say inmates should have speedy access to the COVID-19 vaccine, given how susceptible prisons and jails have been to outbreaks and how prevalent chronic disease is in that population.