Chicago Nurses Call For More Cook Co. Jail Detainees To Be Released

The transcript discusses the experiences of nurse Elizabeth Lalish during the COVID-19 outbreak, particularly focusing on the situation at Cook County Jail in Chicago. The jail faced a severe outbreak, with many detainees and staff testing positive. Lalish and other advocates called for the release of vulnerable detainees and better conditions. Legal actions were taken, but a federal judge ruled against releasing detainees, instead imposing strict sanitation guidelines. Despite efforts to reduce the inmate population, the outbreak remains a concern, causing anxiety among healthcare workers.

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