Transition of prisoners or detained individuals to the community
All individuals should be seen by healthcare services as part of normal preparations for release. Prisoners and detained individuals cannot be detained beyond their tariff. Where applicable, the local authority, UKHSA HPT and HMPPS (including probation) should be made aware of any cases returning to the community who have not received 2 negative tests and are within 10 days of a positive COVID-19 test result. The local authority should be made aware of any cases or close contacts of known cases with no fixed abode. People returning to the community need to be prepared to follow the guidance People with symptoms of a respiratory infection including COVID-19. Probation services and approved premises/hostels should advise people with any of the main symptoms of COVID-19 or a positive test result, to follow public health advice to stay at home (within the premises/hostel) and avoid contact with other people.