<p>The safety and health of people in the detention estate is of the utmost importance.</p><p>We are following Public Health England guidance on COVID-19 and have robust contingency plans in place. Measures such as protective isolation and shielding will be considered on a case-by-case basis to minimise the risk of COVID-19 spreading to vulnerable groups in the immigration removal estate. Additionally, all those who fall into the PHE ‘high risk’ cohort receive personal care plans. Further measures including reverse cohorting, single occupancy rooms and the cessation of social visits have been introduced in line with the Government direction on social distancing.</p><p>Handwashing facilities are available in all immigration removal centres and we are working closely with suppliers to ensure we have an adequate supply of soap and cleaning materials. In addition, each centre has posters and leaflets to inform staff and detainees about the importance of both personal hygiene and social distancing to minimise the risk from COVID-19. Detainees are also able to speak to staff directly for advice on the protective measures in place.</p><p>Appropriate PPE equipment is available to Home Office, contractor and healthcare staff when interacting with detainees being held in isolation and at times of heightened risk of transmission, including on reception.</p><p>The Home Office is working closely with NHS England health and justice teams and regional commissioning teams to support their planning and delivery of healthcare services, including testing, in immigration removal centres during the COVID-19 outbreak.</p>