Coronavirus Behind Bars: Crisis In New York
Apr 08, 2020•19 min•Season 5Ep. 5
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Episode description
On March 13, the foremost expert on healthcare in correctional settings appeared on this podcast and warned of a “perilous and looming threat” inside these facilities. Rikers Island now has more than 200 coronavirus cases and recorded its first COVID-19-related death last weekend. Advocates warn that anyone held in the jail is in mortal danger.
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