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Law enforcement access to COVID-19 patient details sparks controversy

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Law enforcement access to COVID-19 patient details sparks controversy By Bambi Majumdar A national investigation by The Associated Press found that there has been widespread information sharing between emergency dispatchers and public health officials across the U.S. concerning individuals testing positive for COVID-19. Per the AP, local governments in at least 35 states have shared COVID-19 patient details with dispatch centers. The premise behind this information sharing is to keep law enforcement informed of potential risks. However, it has also caused concern among some civil liberties groups. READ MORE

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