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Short Update: The state of the spread of COVID-19 in French prisons

FairTrialsAdmin - April 29, 2020 - COVID-19 Updates, Prison conditions

According to the French National Prison Administration (administration pénitentiaire), as of 14th April 2020: 

  • Among prison staff, 204 agents tested positive to the virus and 465 presented symptoms without having yet been tested;  

  • Among detainees, 76 tested positive and 433 presented symptoms. 

We publish information as it is reported to us. If you would like to make us aware of an inaccuracy or send us more information please email us at [email protected]. 

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