1.
J Correct Health Care
; 28(2): 80-83, 2022 04.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1703544
ABSTRACT
At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was conflicting information about the spread of the virus. Despite this, early and aggressive protective measures were implemented by a multidisciplinary team within the Riverside County Department of Corrections to mitigate the potential impact of the pandemic on its five county jails. We believe this helped result in a low incidence of severe COVID-19 infections, low rate of spread, and low mortality in these jails, even while local community spread was much higher. With continued pandemic potential of COVID-19 and the possibility of future pandemics, we outline the measures implemented and advocate for an aggressive approach to protect our correctional environment.
Subject(s)
COVID-19 , Humans , Incidence , Jails , Pandemics/prevention & control , Vulnerable Populations
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Am J Infect Control
; 48(12): 1568-1569, 2020 12.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-778315