Coronavirus (COVID-19)

In December 2019, the CDC began monitoring an infectious disease outbreak caused by a new coronavirus strain first identified in Wuhan, China. On February 11, 2020, the World Health Organization announced an official name for the disease: COVID-19, which was officially named a pandemic on March 11, 2020.

The first case in the United States was announced on January 21, 2020, in the state of Washington. The first fatality in the United States was announced on February 28, 2020. Find COVID-19 breaking news, what corrections officers and staff need to know about the novel coronavirus, and tips for public safety leaders in how to prepare for and educate the public on the coronavirus here on Corrections1.

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COVID fatigue and leadership

The greatest risk to jail inmates is not new inmates with COVID, but deputies or other jail employees catching COVID in the community and bringing it to the jail

COs reveal shortcomings in COVID-19 management at San Diego ICE detention center

Otay Mesa Detention Center COs said early absence of masks, lack of cleaning supplies and mixing symptomatic inmates with others contributed to the outbreak
500 women at Texas federal prison test positive for COVID-19

FMC Carswell has the second highest number of cases out of all the country's federal prisons
US prison populations down 8% amid COVID-19 outbreak

Between March and June, more than 100,000 people were released from state and federal prisons

Full list of Coronavirus (COVID-19) results

Letter: San Quentin prison officials ignored health officer's guidance
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Dr. Matthew Willis said he wrote the letter not only on behalf of incarcerated people, but for the safety of the correctional staff and their families
10 ways to get the most out of a virtual conference
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As training and events move to an online experience, follow these tips to maximize your socially distanced education and networking
COVID-19: Corrections deaths
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Tracking the coronavirus-related deaths of U.S. corrections officers and personnel
Texas correctional officer dies after battling COVID-19
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Jefferson County CO Dudley Champ, 58, was in the hospital for several weeks
PPE initiative sends more than 6 million masks to U.S. jails, prisons
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The distribution was fueled by a partnership between the REFORM Alliance, the National Sheriffs' Association and the Correctional Leaders Association
San Quentin prison sergeant dies from COVID-19
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Sgt. Gilbert "Bobby" Polanco, 55, died after a weeks-long battle with COVID-19
Report: Many Fla. inmates who died of COVID-19 were eligible for parole
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Florida Department of Corrections spokeswoman Michelle Glady said "release dates have not been affected by the ongoing health emergency"
Calif. COs file grievance accusing CDCR of failing to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks
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The union is not demanding monetary damages, but instead is asking the state to make sure that proper protocols are created and enforced
Calif. corrections officer dies from COVID-19
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Sgt. Seeyengkee Ly, 38, is the eighth state prison employee to die from the novel coronavirus
More than 500 inmates at Ariz. prison test positive for COVID-19
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A total of 517 out of 1,066 inmates housed at the Arizona State Prison Complex Tucson Whetstone Unit tested positive
24-year veteran Texas CO dies from COVID-19
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Sergeant Richard Holley, 62, had been hospitalized since July 20
Another Fla. corrections officer dies from COVID-19
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Joseph Foster, 40, was remembered as a devoted husband, father and proud U.S. Army veteran
Calif. reduces its inmate population to a 30-year low
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Court rulings, new state laws and policies on imprisonment, and changes in voters' attitudes have all contributed to the reduction
Fla. CO, his wife die from COVID-19 one hour apart
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Robert "Wayne" Rogers, 65, was remembered as a 30-year veteran officer who served with honor throughout his career
Miami-Dade corrections officer dies from COVID-19
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Jairo Bravo, 48, started working as a new CO in January at the Turner G. Knight jail
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