⚠️African Americans appear to be dying from #coronavirus at a disproportionally high rate.
▶️Chicago: 30% black, 70% #COVID19 deaths
▶️Milwaukee: 27% black, 81% deaths
Similar trends in Philadelphia, Detroit, Louisiana & elsewhere.
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▶️Chicago: 30% black, 70% #COVID19 deaths
▶️Milwaukee: 27% black, 81% deaths
Similar trends in Philadelphia, Detroit, Louisiana & elsewhere.
#CoronavirusPandemic
nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/af…
More data needed ASAP. African Americans are more likely to have underlying health issues. Low-income folks of color are more likely to have jobs that can't be done remotely increasing risk of #coronavirus infection, while more affluent professionals can stay at home.😰
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The @CDCgov has age and gender in its #COVID19 data, but hasn't released racial or ethnic data.
Most states haven't released racial or ethnic data, except 9: Connecticut, Illinois, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and DC.
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Most states haven't released racial or ethnic data, except 9: Connecticut, Illinois, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and DC.
#coronavirus
⚠️70% of #COVID19 death in #Louisiana have been in African Americans (~32% of population).
This trend is DEEPLY concerning. We *must* ensure that our highest-risk patients get the BEST medical care.
#coronavirus #CoronavirusPandemic #CoronavirusOutbreak
This trend is DEEPLY concerning. We *must* ensure that our highest-risk patients get the BEST medical care.
#coronavirus #CoronavirusPandemic #CoronavirusOutbreak
