COVID-19 Cases in Ontario Correctional Institutions, Daily Snapshots

Daily snapshots of COVID-19 testing data for Ontario's Provincial Correctional Institutions were compiled by the Government of Ontario. The dataset includes reporting dates and institution names for confirmed cases, but excludes staff data. Updates were provided on weekdays excluding provincial holidays, but the dataset is no longer updated.

Use Cases

• Track COVID-19 outbreak trends over time based on daily reporting dates.
• Compare infection rates across different correctional institutions based on institution names.
• Analyze weekday patterns of case reporting based on the weekday-only update schedule.

Strengths

• Dataset compiled daily snapshots, providing granular temporal data.
• Data is sourced from the authoritative Government of Ontario.
• Related datasets for testing and institution locations are referenced for potential joins.

Limitations

• Dataset is no longer updated, limiting current analysis.
• Row count and column details are unknown, hindering suitability assessment.
• Staff data is explicitly excluded, which may limit understanding of total facility impact.

Provenance

Source

Government of Ontario

Collection Method

Daily snapshots of reported data.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-17 15:44:04.999809; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Ontario's Provincial Correctional Institutions