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  • Russia Is Quarantining People Exposed to Coronavirus in a Hostel

    COVID-19 cases are spiking in Russia, as the government enforces controversial containment policies. VICE News visits a hostel where the sick are quarantining with the healthy.

  • Prisoners Describe the Deadly Coronavirus Outbreak at Oakdale Federal Prison

    “I just feel like we were all let down,” said one prisoner. At least 39 staff and 113 inmates have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a staff source. As of May 4, the Bureau of Prisons confirms 46 positive cases of COVID-19 among the 1,000 or so prisoners at FCI Oakdale I, plus 17 cases among guards and staff.

  • How New Zealand Got Its Coronavirus Cases Down to Zero in Seven Weeks

    New Zealand’s strategy against COVID-19 seems to be working. VICE News finds out why.

  • Yes, the Federal Government Can Force You Into Quarantine

    For many Americans stuck at home due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, the idea of being quarantined now feels strangely normal. But just a few months ago, the thought was unbelievable. Although President Trump has not taken the step of issuing a nationwide quarantine order, the federal government does have the authority to do so. It rarely flexes the power, choosing to delegate the responsibility to state and local authorities. People subject to quarantines can challenge them in court. And in the past, many have won.