More than 6,000 inmates have tested positive for coronavirus and 22 have died. Advocates say the state has botched its response
California is battling a huge coronavirus outbreak in its state prisons, with thousands of inmates in facilities across the region infected.
Advocates and attorneys long warned that living conditions in the overcrowded institutions would prove fertile ground for the virus. Families and rights organizations say the state botched its response to the pandemic, failing to curb the spread of the virus and provide basic care and protections for prisoners.
Continue reading…More than 6,000 inmates have tested positive for coronavirus and 22 have died. Advocates say the state has botched its responseCalifornia is battling a huge coronavirus outbreak in its state prisons, with thousands of inmates in facilities across the region infected.Advocates and attorneys long warned that living conditions in the overcrowded institutions would prove fertile ground for the virus. Families and rights organizations say the state botched its response to the pandemic, failing to curb the spread of the virus and provide basic care and protections for prisoners. Continue reading…