In view of the grave situation during the first two waves of SARS-CoV-2 virus (severe acute
respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2), nursing homes (NHs) were prioritised for vaccination …

Background People being held in prison are particularly vulnerable to Covid-19 infection, as
places of detention are high-risk environments for spread of infection. Due to this risk, many …

Objectives This paper presents an overview of the vaccination campaigns in France, Israel,
Italy and Spain during the first eleven months from the first COVID-19 vaccine approval (Dec …

Background Prisons and jails are high-risk settings for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-
19). Vaccines may substantially reduce these risks, but evidence is needed on COVID-19 …

The rapid spread of highly transmissible respiratory infections in carceral settings occurs
due to their conglomerate nature. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in large outbreaks …

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a dramatic loss of human life worldwide, has resulted in
significant stress on healthcare systems, as well as devastating social and economic …

They live in crowded conditions, sharing bathrooms and eating facilities where social
distancing is impossible. They have high rates of asthma, diabetes and heart disease. Many …

Importance Prisons and jails are high-risk environments for COVID-19. Vaccination levels
among workers in many such settings remain markedly lower than those of residents and …

Background Recent studies have identified important social inequalities in SARS-CoV-2
infections and related COVID-19 outcomes in the Belgian population. The aim of our study …

Susceptibility to infection and the risk of a severe course of the disease caused by SARS-
CoV-2 among inmates are greater than in the general population. Therefore, it is extremely …