Yes, it is to purchase personal protective equipment and enhanced cleaning equipment. It is also to support staff and inmate testing. We have to plan for overtime as well. When employees test positive for the virus, they have to stay home because they are in contact with other people when performing their duties. As a result, a portion of the funding is to purchase computer equipment for staff who have to work from home.
On March 24th, 2021. See this statement in context.