UCLA Law
COVID-19 behind bars data project
We collect and report data on COVID-19 in prisons, jails, and immigration detention centers, as well as pandemic-related prison and jail releases, legal filings and court orders, and grassroots and community organizing efforts. Our team is still in the process of adding all of our facility-level data to the national and state maps. Please check back regularly for updates.
Showing in carceral facilities
Each spike represents the number of incarcerated people that have had COVID-19 within a facility
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This map displays COVID-19 cases and related deaths of people incarcerated in prisons and jails across the US. Click on a state to access more data.
Rates and active cases are not available for all facillities. Learn why.
Facilities with the highest
| Facility | Cumulative Cases | Cumulative Case Rate | Active Cases | Active Case Rate | Cumulative Deaths | Death Rate | Tests | Test Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
New York City Jails New York | 4,932 | -- | -- | -- | 36 | -- | -- | -- |
Los Angeles Jails California | 4,178 | -- | 63 | -- | 13 | -- | 43,896 | -- |
Avenal State Prison California | 3,101 | 74% | 10 | <1% | 8 | <1% | -- | -- |
Substance Abuse Treatment Facility California | 3,008 | 57% | 10 | <1% | 6 | <1% | -- | -- |
Correctional Training Facility California | 2,648 | 52% | 214 | 4% | 16 | <1% | -- | -- |
Testing and reporting practices vary widely by correctional agency. True case and mortality counts are likely higher and may be significantly higher than reported.
Rates are calculated using a denominator of facility-level population as of February 2020. See our methodology to learn more about why we chose this approach.
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