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COVID-19

An Innovative Approach to Detect and Mitigate COVID-19 in New York State Local Jails

May 2023
During this April 2023 webinar, BJA personnel and project staff at CDMCF hosted the New York State Sheriffs’ Association who presented on implementing a comprehensive approach to the detection and mitigation of COVID-19 in confinement facilities, which includes clean air, clean surfaces, cleaning management standards, building occupancy/limitations, and a technology infrastructure to enable customized, automatic, and regular alerts based on real-time data.

Detection and Mitigation of COVID-19 in Confinement Facilities: Introductory Webinar for Confinement Facilities

February 2023
During this January 2023 webinar, BJA personnel and project staff at CNA provided an overview of the COVID-19 Detection and Mitigation in Confinement Facilities program, highlighted training and technical assistance services available and how recipients can access support, and held a discussion on best practices and lessons learned.