COVID-19 Cases and Deaths in Federal and State Prisons

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Authors

Brendan Saloner · Johns Hopkins University

Kalind Parish · Environmental Law Institute

Grace DiLaura · Environmental Law Institute

Sharon Dolovich · University of California, Los Angeles

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.

Topics & Keywords

Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis Homelessness and Social Issues Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA

Volume 324, Issue 6, pp. 602-602

DOI: 10.1001/jama.2020.12528

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