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- The study estimated the COVID-19 impact in adult correctional facilities and nearby counties across 46 U.S. states, focusing on data from January 2020 to July 2021.
- COVID-19 incidence rates were found to be higher in correctional facilities compared to their associated counties in 42 out of 46 states, indicating a significant burden in these environments.
- The findings emphasize the urgent need for effective COVID-19 mitigation measures within correctional settings to curb the spread of the virus both inside the facilities and in surrounding communities.
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We estimated the COVID-19 burden in adult correctional or detention facilities and associated counties by state, facility jurisdiction, and county urbanicity. COVID-19 cumulative incidence (cases per 1,000 persons) for each U.S. correctional or detention facility and people ages 18 years and older in the associated county was estimated between January 1, 2020 and July 20, 2021. Across 46 U.S. states, 1,083 correctional or detention facilities in 718 counties were included. The median COVID-19 incidence rate was higher in facilities than in associated counties for 42 of 46 states and for all facility jurisdictions and county urbanicity categories. COVID-19 burden was higher in most facilities than in associated counties. Implementing COVID-19 mitigation measures in correctional settings is needed to prevent SARS-CoV-2 transmission in facilities and associated counties.
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