PREPAREDNESS, PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF COVID-19 IN PRISONS AND OTHER PLACES OF DETENTION 22 considered carefully in line with appropriate risk assessments, as such restrictions will have a wider impact on the functioning of the detention system. Measures that may be considered include, as appropriate, restriction of family visits, reducing visitor numbers and/or duration and frequency of visits, and introduction of video conferencing (e.g. Skype) for family members and representatives of the judicial system, such as legal advisers. In particular: • screening may be considered at entrance with self-reporting questionnaire to exclude those with symptoms; • visitors who feel unwell should stay at home and not attend the establishment; • staff must stay at home and seek medical attention should they develop any relevant signs and symptoms. A workplace protocol for how to manage such situations, including a suspected or confirmed COVID-19 case or their contacts, should be in place. 12.6 Staff returning to work following travel to affected areas or with a history of potential exposure Custodial/detention staff working in places of detention should consult occupational health services in their respective organization if they have travelled or live in a high-risk community/area where COVID-19 is spreading; they should also keep up to date on the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak, available on the WHO website 40 and through the national and local public health authority, to familiarize themselves with any possible restrictions/quarantine periods in place. Prisons should review their continuity and contingency plans and update them to ensure that they can perform critical functions with reduced numbers of personnel, in a manner that does not have a negative impact on the security of the prison. 12.7 What to do if a member of staff becomes unwell and believes they have been exposed to COVID-19 If a member of staff becomes unwell in the prison and has travelled to an affected area or lives in an area where COVID-19 is spreading, they should be removed to a location which is at least 1 metre away from other people. If possible, a room or place where they can be isolated behind a closed door, such as a staff office, should be made available. If it is possible to open a window for ventilation, do so.