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Prison outbreak: Prisoners released to protect them from COVID-19

May 14, 2020
13:24

Australian prison operators say they're well equipped to deal with a possible COVID-19 outbreak inside their walls.

But inmates claim unhygienic conditions are making them fear for their lives.

Now, some are being released early to protect them from getting the virus.

Reporter Meghna Bali speaks to one prisoner about her early release.

This is part one of a three part series into how Australia is coping with COVID-19 Pandemic.

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