Background Evidence has shown that the risk of transmission of SARS-CoV-2 is much
higher in prisons than in the community. The release of the COVID-19 vaccine and the …

Overcrowding, poor conditions, and high population turnover make prisons highly
susceptible to COVID-19. Vaccination is key to controlling COVID-19, yet there is …

Background High incidence of cases and deaths due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-
19) have been reported in prisons worldwide. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to summarize activities being undertaken by the World
Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Europe to prevent and control COVID-19 in …

The WHO Health in Prisons Programme has updated the interim “Guidance on
Preparedness, prevention and control of COVID-19 in prisons and other places of …

Developed by WHO Health in Prisons Programme (‎ HIPP)‎, United Nations Office on Drugs
and Crime (‎ UNODC)‎ and Penal Reform International (‎ PRI)‎, the advocacy brief calls for the …

Background: This study explored the extent of COVID-19 vaccination coverage and
investigated drivers and barriers to COVID-19 vaccine uptake among people in prison …

Correctional facilities are high-priority settings for coordinated public health responses to the
COVID-19 pandemic. These facilities are at high risk of disease transmission due to close …

Several attempts have been made by the global public health efforts and national
governments to contain the spread and vulnerabilities to COVID-19. Evidence, however …

As the availability of COVID-19 vaccines has increased in a number of countries, advocacy
for equitable access to vaccines among people living and working in detention centers has …