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NSW prisons urged to use emergency release powers as Covid cases surge
More than 1,000 prisoners and correctional officers infected in past month despite efforts to slow spread through jails
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More than 1,000 prisoners and correctional officers have been infected with Covid in New South Wales over the past month, sparking major concerns from some justice advocates.
Cases have surged despite efforts to slow the spread through jails, including visitor limitations, isolation for new inmates, rapid testing and the siloing of positive prisoners.
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