Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness

October 22, 2020

Evolution and Effects of COVID-19 Outbreaks in Care Homes: A Population Analysis in 189 Care Homes in One Geographical Region of the UK

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  • A population analysis of 189 care homes in Scotland between March and August found 69 (37%) had a confirmed COVID-19 outbreak, of which almost all (96%) were care homes for older people. The size of care homes for older people was strongly associated with an outbreak (OR per 20-bed increase 3.35, 95% CI 1·99–5.63). 907 confirmed cases and 432 COVID-19-related deaths were recorded during the study period, with a quarter of both cases and deaths occurring in only 3% of the care homes. 74 excess deaths were reported among care homes experiencing an outbreak compared to 10 excess deaths in care homes that did not.

Burton et al. (Oct 20, 2020). Evolution and Effects of COVID-19 Outbreaks in Care Homes: A Population Analysis in 189 Care Homes in One Geographical Region of the UK. The Lancet Healthy Longevity. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2666-7568(20)30012-X