Many jails still do not do any testing. Advocates push for more focus on Michigan jails & COVID
Lawuits have been filed against Oakland and Wayne County jails
More than 135 Michigan Department of Correction inmates have died from COVID-19. Itâs a troubling statistic, but MDOC prisons account for only half of the picture when it comes to the virus and inmates.
Posted at 1:11 PM, Feb 12, 2021
and last updated 2021-02-12 18:29:25-05
Wayne County Chief Judge Timothy Kenny has been working to stop the spread of COVID-19. Through bond reductions and early releases, he s helped to send home over 400 inmates since last March.