Albert Jones, a death row inmate at San Quentin for nearly three decades, documented the onset of COVID-19 in early 2020. As the virus swept through the prison, it infected over 2,200 inmates and resulted in numerous deaths, including that of fellow prisoners. Jones's journals reveal his fear and anxiety, alongside poignant reflections on the loss of friends during the outbreak. In 2023, he published a memoir titled "I Survived COVID-19," detailing his experiences and the impact of the pandemic on life within the prison's walls.
In early 2020, Albert Jones chronicled the COVID-19 outbreak on death row, detailing the struggles and losses experienced by inmates during the pandemic.
Jones noted how the deadly virus spread quickly within the prison, leading to illness and death among inmates and staff alike.
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