Epidemiology of COVID-19 Among Incarcerated Individuals and Staff in Massachusetts Jails and Prisons
Monik C. Jiménez, Tori L. Cowger, Lisa Simon, Maya Behn, Nicole Cassarino, Mary T. Bassett
Abstract
This cohort study describes the COVID-19 burden among incarcerated individuals and staff in Massachusetts jails and prisons and assesses the association of COVID-19 case rates with decarceration and testing rates.
Topics & Concepts
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Epidemiology2019-20 coronavirus outbreakMedicineSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)CohortCohort studyGerontologyVirologyOutbreakInternal medicineDiseaseInfectious disease (medical specialty)Geriatric Care and Nursing HomesEmergency and Acute Care StudiesCriminal Justice and Corrections Analysis