A new study has exposed the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 crisis on incarcerated individuals. It revealed that there was a staggering 77 per cent increase in mortality rates within US prisons during 2020.

Study uncovers startling 77% surge in US prison deaths during COVID-19 crisis

The latest report from PEN America, which is a literary advocacy group, stated that tens of thousands of books have been banned or restricted by US prisons, including Amy Schumer's memoir The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo.

Thousands of books banned in US prisons, including Amy Schumer's memoir. But why?

US is still fighting with coronavirus and this virus has reached to U.S prisons now. Nearly 3.277 inmates tests positive for Covid -19 in U.S state prisons.

U.S Prisons struggle to combat Covid - 19 fears

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Study uncovers startling 77% surge in US prison deaths during COVID-19 crisis

Thousands of books banned in US prisons, including Amy Schumer's memoir. But why?

U.S Prisons struggle to combat Covid - 19 fears