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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<p>On March 13, the foremost expert on healthcare in correctional settings appeared on this podcast and warned of a &ldquo;perilous and looming threat&rdquo; 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.<br><br>For more on this issue, visit <a href="https://www.usnewsbeat.com">www.usnewsbeat.com</a>.</p>

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