April 9, 2021

COVID-19 Incidence and Mortality Among American Indian/Alaska Native and White Persons — Montana, March 13–November 30, 2020

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Public Health Policy and Practice

Keywords (Tags): disparities

• A review of COVID-19 surveillance data from March-November 2020 in Montana revealed that COVID-19 incidence and mortality were higher among American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) persons compared to white persons. The incidence of COVID-19 among AI/AN persons was 2.2-times higher than among White persons and COVID-19 mortality was 3.8-times higher. The case fatality rate was 1.7-times higher among AI/AN persons compared to White persons. The authors note that these data emphasize the importance of allocating vaccination resources and implementation of culturally appropriate public health measures to tribal communities.

Williamson et al. (Apr 9, 2021). COVID-19 Incidence and Mortality Among American Indian/Alaska Native and White Persons — Montana, March 13–November 30, 2020. MMWR. https://doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm7014a2