With so many people bunched together in small spaces, jails and prisons are considered perfect incubators for the coronavirus. Some are making it easier for prisoners to get health care, and there are calls to release some inmates early.
Health and prison officials have been sounding the alarm about the risks posed behind bars. With so many people bunched together in the small spaces, jails and prisons are considered perfect incubators for the coronavirus to potentially take hold.
County jails are also taking steps to minimize the risk. Alameda County plans to release nearly 250 inmates from its county jail after sentencing modifications, according to the county's sheriff's office. Additionally, 67 people were released by courts on their own recognizance. In Los Angeles, the county has also begunAt least one U.S. senator is advocating for a nationwide plan to release inmates early who meet certain criteria.Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif.
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