Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness

November 19, 2020

Characterization of COVID-19 in Assisted Living Facilities — 39 States, October 2020

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  • Based on data from health departments in 39 U.S. states, 6,440 (22%) of assisted living facilities (ALFs) reported at least one case of COVID-19 among staff or residents by October 15, 2020. 21% of ALF residents with COVID-19 died, compared to 3% among the general public: 5,469 COVID-19 deaths were reported in residents and 46 in staff members. The range of ALFs reporting COVID-19 cases varied considerably between states, with 1% of ALFs in Iowa and 93% of ALFs in Connecticut reporting at least one case. In Washington State, 274 (51%) of ALFs reported at least one case.

Yi et al. (Nov 20, 2020). Characterization of COVID-19 in Assisted Living Facilities — 39 States, October 2020. MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. https://doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm6946a3