Manila Bulletin
BJMP pushes to maintain zero COVID case in jails
The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) reported on January 3, 2022, that all 476 district, city, and municipal jails nationwide have maintained zero COVID-19 cases among persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) and jail personnel, a record that has been intact since December 8, 2021.
BJMP chief Jail Director Allan Iral emphasized the proactive and strict implementation of health protocols to ensure the health and wellness of PDLs.
He stressed that the BJMP will not compromise the safety and security of jails, regardless of the pandemic's fluctuating case numbers.
The BJMP continues to monitor the implementation of health and safety protocols through its National COVID-19 Task Force.
Some BJMP facilities have begun piloting no-contact visitation for qualified families of PDLs, requiring fully vaccinated visitors from areas under alert levels 1 and 2.
Director Iral also highlighted the BJMP's ongoing efforts to ensure all PDLs under their care are vaccinated against the virus.
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