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IN THE NEWS – Group asks Mecklenburg leaders to reduce jail population to prevent spread of virus behind bars

Story By WBTV Web Staff  | March 17, 2020 at 3:47 PM EDT

A group in Charlotte is asking for changes
A group in Charlotte is asking for changes they say will help protect those behind bars from the COVID-19 pandemic.

“People in jail are unable to distance themselves from others and take the preventative measures that are necessary to prevent infection and protect the population,” in a letter to City leaders. “Worse, jails are particularly vulnerable to outbreaks because the underlying health conditions that can cause infection or exacerbate harm are very prevalent among incarcerated people.”

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