Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness

June 30, 2020

COVID-19 Outcomes among People with Intellectual and Developmental Disability Living in Residential Group Homes in New York State

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  • Landes et al. found that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) living in residential group homes in New York State were at elevated risk of COVID-19. The case rate was 8% among people with IDD compared to 2% for the general population in New York State. The case fatality rate was 15.0% and 7.9%, respectively. 

Landes et al. (June 24, 2020). COVID-19 Outcomes among People with Intellectual and Developmental Disability Living in Residential Group Homes in New York State. Disability and Health Journal. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2020.100969