CDC Webinar on COVID-19 Prevention in Corrections - National Commission on Correctional Health Care
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CDC Webinar on COVID-19 Prevention in Corrections



Free CDC webinar on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 from 1-2 PM ESTConsiderations for Modifying COVID-19 Prevention Measures in Corrections – to outline newly released CDC guidance for long-term COVID-19 prevention in correctional and detention facilities.

The objectives of this webinar are to describe:

  • Current COVID-19 trends in the US
  • How CDC guidance for fully vaccinated people can be applied to incarcerated people and staff in correctional and detention facilities
  • Factors to consider when deciding how and when to loosen COVID-19 prevention measures in these settings
  • A stepwise approach for developing a long-term COVID-19 prevention plan

This webinar is designed for corrections professionals (including administrators, healthcare providers, custody staff, and professional organizations), public health professionals, correctional researchers, and other partners interested in correctional health. Please feel free to share this invitation with other interested colleagues.

Questions can be submitted in advance via the “Questions and Comments” box on the registration page linked below, or during the webinar through the chat box.

Considerations for Modifying COVID-19 Prevention Measures in Corrections

Tuesday, June 22, 1-2 PM EST

Webinar Registration – Zoom (zoomgov.com)

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