LA County jail inmates trying to infect themselves with coronavirus

SBS Tuesday, 12 May 2020 ()
Inmates at a California correctional facility drank from the same cup with the purpose of infecting one another, resulting in 21 cases of coronavirus, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
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News video: LA County Jail Inmates Intentionally Trying To Contract Coronavirus, Sheriff Says

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Inmates in Los Angeles County jails are deliberately attempting to infect themselves with coronavirus, L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva told reporters Monday, calling the activity “deeply disturbing” as the jail system saw a 60 percent jump in inmate cases in just one week.