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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Pandemic decreased prison population in NM, nationwide
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We're seeing "a policy shift which refocuses on reduction of populations and the treatment and opportunities for successful reintegration," said a NMCD spokesperson
As COVID recedes in prisons, will any lessons learned stick?
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"We need to make sure that the things we've learned after a lot of real human suffering are not in vain," said an infectious disease expert
COVID-19 cases in Wis. prisons drop to zero for 1st time since pandemic hit
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There were still three active positive cases among staff Monday, but employees quarantine at home when infected
NY prisons plan to resume Family Reunion Program in September
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The program, which allows extended family visits with inmates, was suspended in March 2020 due to the pandemic
Philly jails to pay $125K to community bail funds over 'cruel' COVID lockdown procedures
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The settlement also requires prisons to expand inmates' time out of cell to at least 3.5 hours a day by July 12
Fla. prisons will no longer report COVID-19 data, require masks
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No new cases of COVID-19 have been reported at state facilities in recent weeks
Staff, inmates describe deplorable conditions in Hawaii jail
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An ongoing COVID-19 outbreak at the facility has infected more than 200 inmates and 19 COs, two of whom remain hospitalized
Maine jail admin set to be fired for mishandling COVID outbreak
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The sheriff faulted Lt. Col. Michael Vitiello for imposing a "no mask" policy for COs and inmates in the jail's housing units
Second CO from Ohio jail dies after contracting COVID-19
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Horace Wayne Washington was a 25-year officer with Cuyahoga County
Texas ruling allowing mandatory vaccines casts shadow over NM suit brought by former COs
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Two now former Doña Ana County detention officers filed suit in February after the county required COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment
COVID-19: Corrections deaths
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Tracking the coronavirus-related deaths of U.S. corrections officers and personnel
Wash. CO dies from COVID-19
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WADOC is proceeding on the presumption that Gabriel Forrest's death was work-related
Inmates at 2 Ore. prisons now allowed visitors after 15-month pandemic pause
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Four more are poised to open for in-person visitation soon
With COVID under control, judge dismisses suit aimed at cutting Calif. county inmate population
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Orange county avoided releasing as many as 1,800 "dangerous criminal offenders," the sheriff said
Calif. COs to get $5K bonus, raises in deal with Newsom administration
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It also gives officers eight hours of leave per month for one year
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