UCLA Law
COVID 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.
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Each spike represents the number of incarcerated people who have had COVID-19 within a facility
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This map displays reported COVID-19 cases and related deaths of people incarcerated in carceral facilities across the US. Click on a state to access more data.
Rates and active cases are not available for all facilities. Learn why.
Facilities with the highest
| Facility | Cumulative Cases | Cumulative Case Rate | Active Cases | Active Case Rate | Cumulative Deaths | Death Rate | Tests | Test Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Los Angeles Jails | 4,461 | 26% | 43 | <1% | 13 | <1% | 75,730 | >100% |
Avenal State Prison | 3,107 | 74% | 0 | 0% | 8 | <1% | -- | 0% |
Substance Abuse Treatmen... | 3,017 | 57% | 4 | <1% | 7 | <1% | -- | 0% |
Maricopa County Jail | 2,909 | 55% | 12 | <1% | 0 | 0% | 56,408 | >100% |
Charles E Egeler Recepti... | 2,827 | >100% | 1 | <1% | 11 | 1% | -- | 0% |
COVID-19 Vaccines in State and Federal Prisons
This table reflects data publicly reported by state and federal correctional agencies about the administration of COVID-19 vaccines to incarcerated people and staff in their facilities. The data reported here generally refer to people who have received at least one dose of a vaccine. There are some exceptions, noted with a flag, when agencies report only the number of people who have completed their vaccination schedules, and not the number of people partially vaccinated. Staff are generally not required to report their vaccination status to their employers, so the total numbers of staff who are vaccinated may be higher.
| Jurisdiction | Vaccination Rate for Incarcerated People | Vaccination Rate for Staff |
|---|---|---|
| 58% | 52% | |
| 63% | 23% | |
| 65% | -- | |
| 73% | -- | |
| 75% | 57% | |
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