While this Coronavirus pandemic is going on, inmates are having a tough time entertaining themselves while practicing safe social distance.
When it comes to jails and prison, social distancing is hard to do since all the inmates share the same facility. They all share the same bathroom, toilet, and showers. States like New York, Texas, California, and others have to cancel visitation to protect inmates and correctional officers from the Covid-19.
Inmate Diallo Shalto admits he violates social distancing rules, and there nothing he can do about it.
Maryland state prison officials said they are pushing for as much social distancing as they can. For weeks, inmates have gone without in-person visits. Inmates are being asked to stay in their cells longer while being released in smaller groups for exercise, recreation, and meals.
While some inmates are having a hard time adjusting, others are trying their best to make the best of this moment even if they’re not practicing safe social distancing.
Flip to the next page to see inmates playing a pick-up game in their housing unit.