The information provided in these FAQs do not cover all questions or issues faced by custodial settings (prisons, jails, and detention facilities) document Facilities should contact CDC or their state, local, territorial, and/or tribal public health departmentexternal icon if they need assistance in applying actions or concerns not specifically covered in the CDC guidance.
Because of close contact and the number of people in correctional and detention facilities (including prisons and jails), staff and people who are incarcerated are at greater risk for the spread of germs.
To help your facility prepare for the possible spread of COVID-19, update your emergency operations plan. This includes: Follow CDC guidance on recommended PPE for staff