Police take measures to prevent COVID-19 at detention centers
Thứ Tư, 15/04/2020, 09:09
PSNews - The Police Department for Management of Prison, Compulsory Re-education Center and Reformatory has taken drastic measures to prevent COVID-19 spread in detention centers and prisons, following a direction of the Minister of Public Security.
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| A staff sprays disinfectants to sterilize a vehicle at a prison's gateway. |
As assigned by the Minister of Public Security, the Police Department for Management of Prison, Compulsory Re-education Center and Reformatory has requested the directorates of all detention facilities to take measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
As a result, visits to prisoners were restricted from February 2020 and then completely stopped from March 2020.
Detention facilities also strictly implemented regulations on prevention and control of COVID-19, while sprayed disinfectants to sterilize working and detention areas.
The units held training courses to equip their staff as well as prisoners with knowledge and skills to prevent COVID-19.
All officers and soldiers at the detention centers and prisons are supposed to be ready for duty around the clock.
