The Junee Correctional Centre is looking to existing safety practices to reduce the risk of a coronavirus outbreak at the facility.
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A NSW Corrective Services spokesperson on Monday, March 16 said the department was working with the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network, as well as NSW Health, to both prevent the spread of the virus and be prepared to manage any cases.
The spokesperson said there were also "long-standing safety practices in place" for managing infectious diseases, which could include protective equipment and frequent hand washing for staff and inmates, along with restricting movements of affected inmates.
"All staff, inmates and visitors are being screened to identify those who've been overseas or had contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case in the past 14 days," the spokesperson said.
