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Prisoners around the world at risk for infection in COVID-19 pandemic

Prisoners kept in crowded & filthy conditions are at risk of mass COVID-19 transmission

Published: April 09, 2020 22:04 Compiled by Balaram Menon, Digital Content Editor

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Copy of 2020-04-08T035237Z_886925207_RC230G9B168V_RTRMADP_3_HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS-USA-1586448739967 — Signs made by prisoners pleading for help are seen on a window of Cook County Jail in Chicago, Illinois, amid the COVID-19) outbreak. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Prisoners — Prisoners are seen in cell windows inside the La Modelo prison after a riot by prisoners demanding government health measures against the spread of the coronavirus in Bogota, Colombia. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Copy of 2020-03-27T174339Z_1611653839_RC2HSF98BYF5_RTRMADP_3_HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS-HONDURAS-1586448750048 — Members of the Honduran Army distribute protective face masks and gel to inmates at Tamara prison, on the outskirts of Tegucigalpa, Honduras Image Credit: REUTERS

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A sign that reads — A sign that reads "More than 30 dead" is seen hanging from the windows of the cells of the La Modelo prison after a riot by prisoners demanding government health measures against the spread of the coronavirus in Bogota, Colombia. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Prison inmates — Prison inmates gather by a barred window at San Vittore Prison as part of a revolt after family visits were suspended due to fears over coronavirus contagion, in Milan, Italy. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Indonesia's red cross personnel — Indonesia's red cross personnel wearing protective suits spray disinfectant at a prison complex in Jakarta. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Inmates — Inmates are seen on the roof of the San Vittore Prison during a revolt after family visits were suspended due to fears over coronavirus contagion, in Milan, Italy. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Copy of 2020-04-07T160804Z_1796132094_RC2SZF97NF0Q_RTRMADP_3_HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS-LEBANON-INMATES-1586448759838 — Inmates produce protective face masks, to be used by security members and inmates, inside Roumieh prison, Lebanon. Image Credit: via REUTERS

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An inmate — An inmate receives a vaccination as part of the start of seasonal flu vaccination campaign as a precautionary measure in Santiago, Chile. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Copy of 2020-03-25T222312Z_2063315028_RC2ARF9J5ZMJ_RTRMADP_3_HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS-ARGENTINA-PRISON-1586448743561 — Inmates are seen on the roof of the Coronda jail during a prison riot after demanding better health conditions during the outbreak of the (COVID-19), in Santa Fe, Argentina. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Copy of 2020-03-27T174914Z_531323708_RC2HSF98XYZ7_RTRMADP_3_HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS-HONDURAS-1586448772680 — Inmates adjust their masks as members of the Honduran Army distribute protective face masks and gel at Tamara prison, on the outskirts of Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Copy of 2020-04-02T082446Z_1239327477_RC28WF9K0QOD_RTRMADP_3_HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS-INDONESIA-1586448746478 — Indonesian Red Cross Society personnel sprays disinfection at a jail to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease in Depok, near Jakarta. Image Credit: via REUTERS

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Copy of 2020-03-26T060559Z_431350073_RC2BRF9GOZQ1_RTRMADP_3_HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS-MEXICO-1586448753791 — Women inmates sew protective masks at the Aquiles Serdan prison, on the outskirts of Chihuahua, Mexico. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Copy of 2020-03-27T174426Z_243783777_RC2HSF91895O_RTRMADP_3_HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS-HONDURAS-1586448764712 — A journalist walks in front a wall at Tamara prison, on the outskirts of Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Copy of 2020-03-27T175116Z_646869646_RC2HSF9H2020_RTRMADP_3_HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS-HONDURAS-1586448768833 — Members of the Honduran Army keeps watch as they distribute protective face masks and gel to inmates at Tamara prison, on the outskirts of Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Copy of 2020-04-02T111721Z_1120187040_RC2BWF9F0A73_RTRMADP_3_HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS-INDONESIA-PRISONS-1586448756873 — Indonesian prisoners approaching the end of their sentences are released to avoid the possibility of a surge in coronavirus infection in overcrowded prisons in Depok, near Jakarta. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Convicts — Convicts manufacture surgical masks and other protective gear to help meet the huge demand, in correctional prison in Nis, Serbia. REUTERS Image Credit: Convicts manufacture surgical masks and other protective gear to help meet the huge demand, in correctional prison in Nis, Serbia. REUTERS

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An inmate — An inmate is pictured as members of Honduran Army distribute protective face masks and gel to inmates at Tamara prison, on the outskirts of Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Image Credit: Image Credit: REUTERS

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