Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness

October 26, 2020

Association of State Stay-at-Home Orders and State-Level African American Population With COVID-19 Case Rates

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A cross-sectional study using daily state-level data on COVID-19 cases, tests, and fatalities from March to May 2020 found that stay-at-home orders (SAHOs) were associated with reductions in cumulative COVID-19 case rates and subsequent fatality rates. Had no SAHOs been implemented, estimated cumulative case rates would have been more than 200% higher, and fatalities 22% higher. States with larger African American populations were associated with higher case rates and fatalities, and the authors highlight the need to address racial disparities during the pandemic.

Padalabalanarayanan et al. (Oct 23, 2020). Association of State Stay-at-Home Orders and State-Level African American Population With COVID-19 Case Rates. JAMA Network Open. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.26010