IF YOU ARE FULLY VACCINATED

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CDC has updated its guidance for people who are fully vaccinated. See Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People.

IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR SCHOOLS

CDC recommends schools continue to use the current COVID-19 prevention strategies for the 2020-2021 school year. Learn more

Important update: Healthcare facilities

CDC has updated select ways to operate healthcare systems effectively in response to COVID-19 vaccination. Learn more

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COVID-19 Homepage

Correctional and Detention Facilities

Resources for people who work and reside in prisons, jails, and detention centers.

Updated June 30, 2021

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Featured Resources

Considerations for Modifying COVID-19 Prevention Measures in Correctional and Detention Facilities pdf icon[1.5 MB, 21 pages]

Updated Recommendations for Quarantine Duration in Correctional & Detention Facilities after post-vaccination

Posters for Correctional and Detention Facilities

Guidance for Correctional and Detention Facilities

To ensure continuation of essential public services and protection of the health and safety of incarcerated and detained persons, staff, and visitors.

Facility Management

Testing Strategies

Management Assessment Tool pdf icon[467 KB, 18 pages]

List of COVID-19 Resources for Correctional and Detention Facilities

Corrections Toolkit

Guidance and tools to help administrators make decisions

COVID-19 Data Tracker

Interactive data about COVID-19 cases and deaths

Infection Prevention and Control

Guidance

COVID-19 Information for the Workplace

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Infection Prevention and Control Training for Correctional and Detention Facility Workers pdf icon[2.25 MB, 42 pages]

For People in Prison or Jail

Print Resources For People Living in Prisons or Jails English pdf icon[491 KB, 4 pages] | Spanish pdf icon[492 KB, 4 pages]

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions in Correctional and Detention Facilities

These FAQs help answer general questions for prisons, jails, and detention facilities.

Vaccines in Correctional and Detention Facilities

These FAQs help answer questions about COVID-19 vaccination in correctional and detention centers.

People Being Released from Prison and Jail

These FAQs help answer questions for people being released from prison and jail.

Law Enforcement Agencies and Personnel

These FAQs help answer general questions for law enforcement agencies and personnel.

COVID-19 Vaccines

Protect and prepare your community. Get a COVID-19 vaccine when it is offered to you.

Vaccination for Communities

Print Resources

Vaccines are safe and effective. Get a vaccine as soon as you can!

Working or living in prison or jail puts you at a higher risk of getting COVID-19.

What to Expect after Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine

COVID-19 Management Assessment and Response Tool (CMAR) for Correctional and Detention Facilities

For People Living in Prisons and Jails

Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) When Caring for Patients with Confirmed or Suspected COVID-19

Facemask Do’s and Don’ts for Healthcare Personnel

Respirator On / Respirator Off

Symptoms of Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Wash Your Hands

Masks Protect You & Me

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Stop the Spread

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