| Hans-Günter Meyer-Thompson | international
USA. Progressive Lawmakers Will Reintroduce COVID-19 in Corrections Data Transparency Act.
USA. Progressive Lawmakers Will Reintroduce COVID-19 in Corrections Data Transparency Act.
(…) As a result of their confinement, incarcerated people are at increased risk of contracting COVID-19, and reports show that COVID-19 has spread like wildfire in correctional facilities across the country. This bill takes a necessary step towards containing the pandemic and supporting the health and safety of incarcerated individuals, correctional staff, and the general public by strengthening data collection, reporting, and transparency," Senator Warren said. (stopthedrugwar.org, USA, 10.02.2021)
https://www.warren.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/2021.02.09%20Letter%20to%20House%20and%20Senate%20leadership%20in%20support%20of%20COVID%20prison%20bills.pdf