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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Full list of Coronavirus (COVID-19) results

Union president at Pa. county prison says 'half the jail is in quarantine'
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The virus is taking its toll on the staff and has required significant use of overtime to keep things running
2nd Wash. CO dies from COVID-19 as prisons begin vaccine rollout
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Officer David Christensen, 62, who worked at the Stafford Creek Corrections Center, died Dec. 29
COVID-19 vaccine delivered to prison where feds carry out executions
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The BOP had initially planned to reserve the vaccine only for staff members, but some high-risk inmates have also been vaccinated
Wash. DOC begins COVID-19 vaccinations for high-risk inmates, staff
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Corrections officials have not said how many people have been vaccinated, or how many are slated for this or future phases
Inmate who survived execution attempt dies; COVID suspected
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At the time of the 2009 procedure, Romell Broom was only the second inmate nationally to survive an execution after they began in modern times
Ore. DOC begins giving COVID-19 vaccine to staff, some inmates
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Nurses, doctors and COs who are in close contact with infected prisoners are the highest priority for the vaccines
Pa. DOC recognizes staff members for adapting to restrictions
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"Their work was instrumental in improving the atmosphere in our facilities during these unsettling times," an official said
The challenges facing jails and prisons in 2021
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Correctional leaders should commit themselves and their staff to apply lessons learned from the challenges of 2020 into policies and emergency planning
BOP: Some high-risk inmates have received virus vaccine
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Since March, 171 federal inmates have died of the coronavirus
COVID-19 cases, deaths surging again in Illinois prisons
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Between mid-August and mid-October, the cumulative number of inmate infections more than tripled and total staff cases more than doubled
State senator seeks release of Queens mobster who caught COVID in prison
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Michael Padavona is locked up in FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey, which was ravaged by coronavirus last month
Nearly 4K SC corrections employees to receive $500 bonuses
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The money is coming from dollars already allocated to the department, but hasn't been spent yet due to vacancies
Data: 1 in 5 inmates in the U.S. has had COVID-19
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As the pandemic enters its 10th month, more than 1,700 have died and the spread of the virus behind bars shows no sign of slowing
NJ Supreme Court weighs releasing hundreds from jail who are awaiting trial
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If the plan is adopted, the court could release anybody who's spent more than six months behind bars for second, third or fourth degree charges
Judge: Ore. officials not shielded from liability over prison outbreaks
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A judge found that state leaders can face liability claims if they didn't carry out proper safety measures
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