9 April 2021
A brand-new events space is now open for hire, with Western Downs Regional Council completing a revitalisation of the canteen at the Dalby Showgrounds.
Council has completely replaced the old, tired kiosk with a vibrant and contemporary canteen and deck as part of its COVID-19 Recovery Package to secure and create jobs and boost the region’s liveability.
Western Downs Regional Council Spokesperson for Strategic Communications and Council Facilities Councillor Megan James said the new event space would be a fantastic asset to the community.
“Council is delivering a raft of upgrades to community facilities right across the region as part of our stimulus package to boost local business and make our region an even better place to live, work and visit,” Cr James said.
Little noticed law sets off court fight over stateâs responsibility to release inmates to reduce COVID risks
Lawyers for incarcerated people have begun seeking release of dozens of people
By Andrea Estes Globe Staff,Updated February 9, 2021, 6:02 p.m.
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Language quietly added to the state budget in November has given hope to Massachusetts prison inmates that they will be able to get out early to lessen their risk of getting COVID.
So far, the state Department of Correction has refused early release for any of the 6,500 prisoners to reduce the risk of COVID-19, which has sickened hundreds and killed more than 20 inmates. The only exceptions have been paroles granted to some gravely ill prisoners for conditions unrelated to the pandemic.
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Dec 19, 2020 5:50 AM
The Fayette County Health Department announced on Friday 35 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death, with 11 of the new cases related to a congregate facility. That brings the overall total during the pandemic to 2,463 cases and 44 deaths.
As for the Congregate Facilities -
The Illinois Department of Corrections says that 96 staff at Vandalia Correctional Center have been confirmed to have COVID-19, 70 have recovered with 26 current cases. Also, 488 offenders have been confirmed, 307 have recovered with 181 offenders current.
Aperion Care in St. Elmo has had 71 COVID-19 cases and 11 deaths. They are still listed as an open outbreak as they have had cases in the past 28 days.