Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Coronavirus (COVID-19) has profoundly impacted correctional facilities, requiring significant adaptations to protect the health of inmates, staff, and visitors. This section offers articles that examine the response to the COVID-19 pandemic within correctional systems, including containment strategies, vaccination efforts, and the long-term implications for prison health care. Understanding the effects of COVID-19 on correctional operations is essential for professionals navigating this ongoing public health challenge. For related information, explore resources on Correctional Healthcare.
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The court sided with CDCR over a federal healthcare receiver who had initiated the vaccine directive
People who work in healthcare settings at prisons will still have to comply with a separate mandate
As of April 30, 24 inmates and eight staff members at the Baltimore City Booking and Intake Center have confirmed cases
An analysis of data compiled by the Times revealed infection rates in Michigan prisons as high as 88%
The starting pay for COs under the proposal would increase from $36,847 to $40,997
Cumberland County has agreed to enter into a consent decree that will appoint a special master to oversee the jail
About a third of those inmates received their dose within the last week
It is critical to communicate early and often with employees about safety and ongoing planning
Prosecutors warn that tens of thousands of fraudulent claims using prisoners’ information may have been filed
The order lifts the prohibition on judges imposing bail on defendants accused of certain low-level offenses during the pandemic
Corrections Secretary Mark Inch sent a letter to state inmates, underscoring the importance of getting a vaccine
Advocates say efforts should include bringing in outside experts and trusted community members, not just passing out flyers and having talks by prison staff
“If you want to see an end to the pandemic, you’ve got to vaccinate the people in the places where there are the largest clusters,” a health official said
The suit seeks an order banning direct contact with inmates by DOC employees and contractors who refuse vaccines
Of 28 locations,10 facilities already are open, and another 11 are set to restart in-person visits
The settlement calls for the release of low- to medium-risk inmates who are within nine months of their release date
Cities and counties will receive $130 billion in aid for COVID-19 response
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The money was distributed under a merit-based model, meaning many employees were excluded because they broke a rule or didn’t meet the criteria
The family of inmate Daniel Ruiz claims the transfer of infected inmates into the prison led to his death
COs are refusing vaccines at alarming rates, causing some public health experts to worry about the prospect of controlling the pandemic both inside and outside
The department’s announcement came days after an advisory panel determined that inoculating inmates would result in “lots of media inquiries”
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Twenty-six employees have died and the virus has torpedoed morale, according to corrections data and employee interviews
The resistance comes even though medical experts have argued that inmates were at extremely high risk for infection
“We’ve been working this pandemic in institutions that are super spreaders. It’s time to prioritize corrections,” a rep said
“Given the extreme supply of vaccine, I can’t, for example, say that somebody (in prison) who is 70 and above right now can get a vaccine,” a CDC official said
Isaac Legaretta is facing termination for declining a vaccination; Dona Ana County said it stands behind its policy
The California Prison Industry Authority was fined $24,300 for three “serious” violations
The order is the first of its kind in the country, according to the organization that initiated the case
MIOSHA assessed a $6,300 fine against Gus Harrison Correctional Facility for violations deemed “serious”
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