CBP COVID-19 Information
What is CBP doing to safeguard its employees/personnel during this pandemic?
In order to minimize exposure to COVID-19, the CBP workforce is using social distancing to the maximum extent possible. CBP has ensured that personnel who cannot telework have ready access to Personal Protective Equipment and comprehensive guidance for the use of that equipment. CBP is taking every precaution to keep our workforce, their families and the American people safe while still accomplishing the CBP mission.
What specific protective equipment is CBP providing to agents and officers?
CBP has provided extensive guidance to all of its employees regarding the risk-based use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). PPE recommendations range from gloves to N95 respirators, eye protection, disposable outer garments and more based on infectious disease risks, job functions, and job settings. CBP has also issued sanitary guidance to its facilities specifically to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Overall, CBP has had 2041 federal employees test positive for COVID-19. 11 have unfortunately died as a result of the virus. Read More→
