Explore latest data and updates on COVID in California’s county jail system
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One Couple’s Fight against ‘Ludicrous’ COVID-19 Policies in a California Prison
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One Man’s ‘COVID-19 Reality’ at California State Prison in Lancaster, California
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Why Yolo County Needs to Improve COVID Data Reporting in its Local Jails
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‘The O. Smith Perspective:’ Incarcerated Artist Orlando Smith’s Stunning Solo Exhibition of Social and Political Commentary
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Study finds substantial undetected COVID-19 infections, inadequate testing among jail populations
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Distrust and Misinformation: Why Incarcerated People Are Wary of the COVID Vaccine
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Sac Sheriff refuses to disclose COVID vaccination rate for staff citing “medical privacy” reasons
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No Access to Attorney Visits or Video Hearings for Santa Rita Jail Residents, Says Alameda Public Defender’s Office
By Aparna Komarla This report is written by the Covid In-Custody Project — an independent journalism project that partners…
No COVID vaccine mandate for Alameda County’s sheriff’s office, says public health department director
By Anjali Govindapanicker & Aparna Komarla This report is written by the Covid In-Custody Project, which partners with the…
Omicron Hits Sac Jails the Hardest; Sheriff’s Lax COVID Practices, Overpopulation and Low Vaccinations Are to Blame
By Aparna Komarla & Sophia Juliana-Baltasar This report is written by the Covid In-Custody Project — an independent journalism…
Sacramento County courts take hands-off approach to jail population reduction despite massive COVID outbreaks
By Anna Zheng This report is written by the Covid In-Custody Project — an independent journalism project that partners…
No court access for Santa Rita Jail’s quarantined residents; COVID outbreak worsens by the day
By Aparna Komarla & Anjali Govindapanicker This report is written by the Covid In-Custody Project — an independent journalism…
Santa Rita Jail is experiencing its worst outbreak so far. Here’s what we know about vaccinations for the population and staff
By Aparna Komarla & Anjali Govindapanicker This report is written by the Covid In-Custody Project — an independent journalism…
Mass quarantines at San Quentin as prison officials prepare for Omicron surge
By Kevin D. Sawyer Kevin D. Sawyer is the associate editor for San Quentin News and a member…
SF’s Jails Have A COVID Data Transparency Problem, Sheriff and Public Health Dept. Must Step Up
By Aparna Komarla & Aziza Nussipov This report is written by the Covid In-Custody Project — an independent journalism…
New COVID-19 Cases Emerge Across CDCR, Population On Upward Trend
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Vaccinations Required for CDCR In-Person Visitations, Rules Judge Tigar
By Yasmeen Khan & Simran The Covid In-Custody Project partners with the Davis Vanguard to bring quantitative and qualitative…
Kern County Judge Blocks Mandatory Vaccinations for CDCR’s Correctional Officers
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Federal Judge Mandates Vaccinations for California Prison Staff, Peace Officers’ Association Pushes Back
By Yasmeen Khan The Covid In-Custody Project partners with the Davis Vanguard to bring quantitative and qualitative reporting on…