January 20, 2021

Epidemiology of Coronavirus Disease 2019 in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Detention Facilities

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Public Health Policy and Practice

Keywords (Tags): other resources, public health

COVID-19 incidence among people detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was higher than the incidence in the US general population, with an overall incidence of 214 per 1,000 people (5,810 cases among 27,189 people), with 6 deaths reported. The incidence was higher than in the general population in the surrounding county in 20 of 28 facilities. The authors note that their analysis depended on ICE reporting, and true case numbers may have been higher.

Casanova et al. (Jan 19, 2021). Epidemiology of Coronavirus Disease 2019 in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Detention Facilities. JAMA Network Open. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.34409