Belize Central Prison has not had a single reported case of COVID-19. In this podcast episode, learn about the measures implemented to prevent infections and the importance of educating prisoners about the virus so they understand the reason behind new protocols.
Dr. Kimberlee Ratliff
The COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted social and financial stability and distanced people from social support, so now, more than ever, it’s important to come together to prevent suicide. Learn about Active Minds, a student-led organization that aims to reduce stigma, encourage healthy coping skills, and offer other anti-suicide measures. Register to attend an upcoming symposium.
By Dr. Jarrod Sadulski and Virgilio Murillo
The Belize Central Prison has implemented several measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus among inmates and staff. Learn about these efforts and some of the positive outcomes resulting from collaboration to combat COVID-19.
Prisons have long been breeding grounds for communicable diseases, so when COVID-19 hit, those working in corrections were accustomed to the health and safety protocol intended to reduce the spread of the virus. Despite this, the coronavirus has spread rampantly within facilities. In this episode, learn about additional controversial measures aimed at stopping COVID-19 from spreading.
COVID-19 has begun to mutate, causing some concern within the scientific community, which is vigorously searching for a vaccine.
Do PFAS increase the risk of severe COVID-19? PFAS are found in food packaging, personal care products, cosmetics, and many other products.
By Dr. Jarrod Sadulski
Prisons are breeding grounds for infectious diseases. Learn about several initiatives correctional facilities have taken in order to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
The number of deaths in the U.S. through July 2020 is 8 to 12 percent higher than it would have been if the coronavirus pandemic had never happened.