NCP Inmates Are Covid-19 Free

As of November 22,there are no Covid-19 cases among 641 inmates at Northampton County's jail. Three staffers, however, have tested positive and are currently in isolation. 

Since March 2020, NCP has conducted 5,745 tests for COVID-19 on inmates. All new inmates are tested when they come into the facility and must show a negative result before they are transferred to General Population; residents are tested on a random basis. PrimeCare Medical does daily temperature checks, movement of inmates is restricted within the facility and meals are served in the housing unit. In-person visitation is prohibited and no volunteers are permitted in the facility. Cloth masks are provided and inmates must wear them whenever they leave their cell. Any inmate participating in work release or work programs within NCP must be vaccinated.

NCP has held 25 vaccination clinics this year and vaccinated 467 inmates. Currently, 316 inmates in the facility are fully vaccinated. Shots for inmates and staff are administered by PrimeCare Medical. The vaccinations are not compulsory and are only provided to those who request them.

Of 206 Corrections Officers (COs), 97 have received the bonus for being fully vaccinated. One CO’s status is pending and he or she should receive his or her bonus in December. Nearly 50% of COs have been fully vaccinated.

NCP has held 25 vaccination clinics this year and vaccinated 467 inmates. Currently, 316 inmates in the facility are fully vaccinated. Shots for inmates and staff are administered by PrimeCare Medical. The vaccinations are not compulsory and are only provided to those who request them.

“The pandemic isn’t over yet and, with the holidays coming up, cases of COVID-19 are expected to rise,” says Lamont McClure. “I encourage everyone who hasn’t been vaccinated to practice social distancing, wear a facemask and to get tested and quarantine if they develop symptoms.”