COVID-19 cases and testing in 53 prison systems

Abstract Background COVID-19 has entered United States prison systems at alarming rates. Disparities in social and structural determinants of health disproportionately affect those experiencing incarceration, making them more vulnerable to COVID-19. Additionally, prisons are sites of congregate livi...

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Main Authors: Katherine Lemasters, Erin McCauley, Kathryn Nowotny, Lauren Brinkley-Rubinstein
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-12-01
Series:Health & Justice
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40352-020-00125-3