COVID-19 Cases and Deaths in Federal and State Prisons

Abstract

This study describes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) case rates and deaths among federal and state prisoners and compares them with corresponding rates for the US population.

Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of Interest Disclosures: Dr Saloner reported receiving personal fees from the University of Wisconsin and the Cambridge Health Alliance. Ms DiLaura reported receiving personal fees from Bloomberg Law. No other disclosures were reported.

Figures

Figure.. Trends in Cumulative Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Confirmed Case Rate per 100 000 People for Prison and US Populations

Data are from the UCLA Law COVID-19 Behind Bars Data Project and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention., The US population is 327 167 439 and the US prison population is 1 295 285.