April 16, 2021

SARS-CoV-2 Infection Among Correctional Staff in the Federal Bureau of Prisons

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Public Health Policy and Practice

Keywords (Tags): healthcare congregate, prisons, public health

• SARS-CoV-2 infections were reported by 665 Federal Bureau of Prisons (FOB) staff across 60% of institutions from March to June 2020, corresponding to a case rate of 1,767 per 100,000. Among institutions that experienced outbreaks, the staff case rate was 4,813 per 100,000. Infections among staff working in lower security prisons and detention centers that typically employ dorm-style housing were up to 6-times as likely compared to medium security prisons. Staff working in high security prisons, which are more characterized with cell-based housing, had lower likelihood of infection.

Toblin et al. (Apr 15, 2021). SARS-CoV-2 Infection Among Correctional Staff in the Federal Bureau of Prisons. American Journal of Public Health. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2021.306237