Guidance

Coronavirus (COVID-19): immigration removal centres

Staff guidance for immigration removal centres (IRCs) and residential short-term holding facilities (RSTHFs) during the coronavirus pandemic.

From:
Home Office and Immigration Enforcement
Published
5 June 2020
Last updated
22 August 2022 — See all updates

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This guidance told Home Office staff operating in IRCs and RSTHFs about the principles for managing coronavirus in places of detention. It covers the strategy for shielding those detainees who may be vulnerable or extremely vulnerable to the effects of coronavirus.

This guidance is out of date and is not being updated

Published 5 June 2020
Last updated 22 August 2022 + show all updates

  1. Updated to reflect the changes in our COVID-19 guidance covering the immigration removal estate and detained escorting operations from 22 August 2022.

  2. Guidance updated to reduce the level of requirements and COVID-19 restrictions in line with national changes.

  3. PDF guidance updated.

  4. PDF guidance updated.

  5. Version 6 of PDF file uploaded.

  6. Updated guidance.

  7. Updated guidance.

  8. Updated guidance.

  9. First published.

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