John D Agostino
An apparent fundraising gathering that took place two weekends ago may have led to a number of COVID-19 cases that have recently come to light at the Lakeview Shock Incarceration Correctional Facility in Brocton.
In a document obtained by the OBSERVER, a polar plunge event took place involving facility staff on Dec. 5 at a location in Sheridan to raise funds for the Special Olympics. “Stop by and cheer on your co-workers!” the invitation stated. “Face masks are mandatory.”
Following the plunge, an indoor gathering took place and was reportedly well-attended within the town. Before having the event in Sheridan, the plunge was originally scheduled to happen in Erie County. However, once Erie County became classified as an orange micro-cluster zone, non-residential gatherings become prohibited and cannot include more than 10 people.
Eric Tichy and John DâAgostino
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During the month of December, 13 staff members at Lakeview Shock Incarceration Correctional Facility in Brocton have reportedly tested positive for COVID-19.
Thirteen employees at Lakeview Shock Incarceration Correctional Facility in Brocton have reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 this month in addition to 35 staff members who have had to quarantine as a result.
No one incarcerated has tested positive as of last week.
Confirmation of the positive cases from the union that represents the corrections officers at the facility come as there’s been a growing concern from family members of workers regarding a possible “cluster.”
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Lakeview Shock Incarceration Correctional Facility in Brocton.
Since Dec. 1, 13 employees of the Lakeview Shock Incarceration Correctional Facility in Brocton have reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 in addition to 35 staff members who have had to quarantine as a result.
No one incarcerated has tested positive as of last week.
The release of the numbers from the union that represents some of the corrections officers at the facility come as there’s been a growing concern from family members of workers regarding a possible “cluster” of COVID-19 cases.
James Miller, public relations director for the New York State Correctional Officers Police Benevolent Association said “NYSCOPBA will continue to closely monitor the situation at Lakeview and call on DOCCS to take proactive measures to ensure the safety of all staff and inmates.”
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Lakeview Shock Incarceration Correctional Facility in Brocton.
Since Dec. 1, 13 employees of the Lakeview Shock Incarceration Correctional Facility in Brocton have reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 in addition to 35 staff members who have had to quarantine as a result.
No one incarcerated has tested positive as of last week.
The release of the numbers from the union that represents some of the corrections officers at the facility come as there’s been a growing concern from family members of workers regarding a possible “cluster” of COVID-19 cases.
James Miller, public relations director for the New York State Correctional Officers Police Benevolent Association said “NYSCOPBA will continue to closely monitor the situation at Lakeview and call on DOCCS to take proactive measures to ensure the safety of all staff and inmates.”