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WASHINGTON, D.C.: On Monday, November 9, 2020, inmate John Rodrigues tested positive for COVID-19 and was placed in medical isolation at the United States Penitentiary (USP) Tucson in Tucson, Arizona. Institution medical staff provided treatment and monitored his condition. On Tuesday, November 17, 2020, he was transported to a local hospital due to respiratory distress. … Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C.: On Monday, May 4, 2020, inmate Christopher Carey tested positive for COVID-19 and was placed in medical isolation at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Lompoc in Lompoc, California. Institution staff provided treatment and monitored his condition. On Wednesday, May 20, 2020, in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, Mr. … Read more

U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Office of Public Affairs August 7, 2020 202-514-6551 bop.gov WASHINGTON, D.C.: On Friday, July 24, 2020, inmate Eugene Griffin was transported to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment of tachycardia and hypoxia. While there he tested positive for COVID-19. He released from … Read more

U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Office of Public Affairs August 6,2020 WASHINGTON, D.C.: On Wednesday, July29, 2020, inmate Taiwan Davistested positive for COVID-19 at the United States Penitentiary (USP) Marion, in Marion, Illinois. On Saturday, August 1,2020, hewas evaluated by institutional medical staffand was transported to a local … Read more

The Department of Justice (DOJ) Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz announced today the release of a report on the Federal Bureau of Prisons’ (BOP) monitoring of inmate communications to prevent radicalization within its institutions. The DOJ Office of the Inspector General identified significant deficiencies with the BOP’s monitoring of high-risk and terrorist inmates’ communications. The … Read more

An inmate in California has tested positive for coronavirus, making them the first Covid-19 patient within the state’s prison system. The patient who is an inmate at California State Prison, Los Angeles County  is in stable condition and is being treated on site, according to a news release from the California Department of Corrections. He … Read more

Some New South Wales prisoners could be released under new emergency powers announced on Tuesday by the attorney general, Mark Speakman. The powers will give the corrections minister authority to release or parole inmates who are nearing the end of their sentences, or on remand awaiting court, or considered on case-by-case basis. Corrections NSW will not have the power … Read more

Governor Roy Cooper has waived restrictions to increase access to caregivers to provide flexible child care and elder care during the coronavirus emergency. The Order provides flexibility to local health departments working to adapt to the increased need for their resources. Additionally, it provides for ways for Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) offices to enact … Read more

The Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is carefully monitoring the spread of the COVID-19 virus. As with any type of emergency situation, we carefully assess how to best ensure the safety of staff, inmates and the public. To-date, no inmates have been diagnosed with COVID-19. Updated 5:00 PM ET, March 19, 2020 source: bop.gov/coronavirus As we … Read more