The monthly case rate per 100,000 detainees increased from 1,527 to 6,683 from April 2020 to August 2020 (Figure).
Cases increased despite mitigation measures put in place in April 2020, including social distancing and disinfection protocols, testing guidelines, and expedited detainee release (45% decrease in the detained population).
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported 5,379 cumulative COVID-19 cases and 6 deaths among detainees by August.
Cases were reported in 92 of 135 facilities; 20 facilities accounted for 71% of cases.
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