Inclusiveness of prisons in COVID-19 vaccination deployment: Evidence from Jordan

Bellizzi, Saverio; Aidyralieva, Chinara; Al-Shaikh, Ala’a; Muthu, Nazeema; Al-Sadder, Anwar; Al-Raiby, Jamela

doi:10.1016/j.vaccine.2021.11.022

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“…It is well recognised that prisons should be prioritised in the public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and for similar respiratory pathogens [4][5][6][7] Previous analyses of observational datasets have identified risk and mitigation factors associated with COVID-19 outbreaks in prisons. Time-series analysis on data from the California state prisons showed a positive correlation between prison transfers and COVID-19 case rates [8].…”

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Controlling COVID-19 outbreaks in the correctional setting: A mathematical modelling study

Bretaña,

Kwon,

Grant

et al. 2024

PLoS ONE

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Correctional centres (termed here ‘prisons’) are at high risk of COVID-19 and have featured major outbreaks worldwide. Inevitable close contacts, frequent inmate movements, and a disproportionate burden of co-morbidities mean these environments need to be prioritised in any public health response to respiratory pathogens such as COVID-19. We developed an individual-based SARS-CoV-2 transmission model for the prison system in New South Wales, Australia ‐ incorporating all 33 correctional centres, 13,458 inmates, 578 healthcare and 6,909 custodial staff. Potential COVID-19 disease outbreaks were assessed under various mitigation strategies, including quarantine on entry, isolation of cases, rapid antigen testing of staff, as well as immunisation.Without control measures, the model projected a peak of 472 new infections daily by day 35 across the prison system, with all inmates infected by day 120. The most effective individual mitigation strategies were high immunisation coverage and prompt lockdown of centres with infected inmates which reduced outbreak size by 62–73%. Other than immunisation, the combination of quarantine of inmates at entry, isolation of proven or suspected cases, and widespread use of personal protective equipment by staff and inmates was the most effective strategy. High immunisation coverage mitigates the spread of COVID-19 within and between correctional settings but is insufficient alone. Maintaining quarantine and isolation, along with high immunisation levels, will allow correctional systems to function with a low risk of outbreaks. These results have informed public health policy for respiratory pathogens in Australian correctional systems.

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Controlling COVID-19 outbreaks in the correctional setting: A mathematical modelling study

Bretaña,

Kwon,

Grant

et al. 2024

PLoS ONE

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“…The human right to health of both migrants and host populations would be better protected if host countries and the global community provided refugees and migrants with comprehensive health services and took into account the One Health approach [ 7 ]. The same One Health approach could and should streamlined within the Emergency Cycle Management, from preparedness to response and recovery, under the principle of inclusivity learned from COVID-19, such as access to treatment and vaccination for all individuals regardless of nationality, residence, and legal status [ [13] , [14] , [15] ].…”

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