The emerging national picture shows black Americans disproportionately getting sick and dying from COVID-19.
The trend may be playing out in Texas' black and Hispanic communities, but information released by the state is notably incomplete. bit.ly/2ViKX8k
The trend may be playing out in Texas' black and Hispanic communities, but information released by the state is notably incomplete. bit.ly/2ViKX8k
2/ As part of epidemiological investigations, @TexasDSHS and local officials are collecting some race and ethnicity data for people who have died from or tested positive for the virus. bit.ly/2ViKX8k
3/ But state leaders acknowledge that the demographic data is lacking, and have indicated the state won't be taking steps to mandate reporting to fill in the gaps. bit.ly/2ViKX8k
4/ The limited data offers a murky glimpse of the virus' impact on Texas communities of color.
The reports are coming in slowly, and even then race and ethnicity are reported as unknown for a significant portion of the completed case reports. bit.ly/3epFnJ2
The reports are coming in slowly, and even then race and ethnicity are reported as unknown for a significant portion of the completed case reports. bit.ly/3epFnJ2
5/ Last week, @HoustonChron reported that Houston’s top doctor said a disproportionate number of black Houstonians were suffering the worst consequences of #COVID19, though details remain hazy due to the incomplete data. bit.ly/39VIJA1
6/ @dallasnews reported this week that elected officials are pressing @GovAbbott to form an emergency task force to examine racial disparities during the pandemic as several Texas cities report it is disproportionately affecting black residents. bit.ly/2RMid65
7/7 @texasmonthly spoke to @TexasSouthern Professor @DrBobBullard about how #COVID19 exacerbates existing environmental health issues: “You tell me your zip code, and I can tell you how healthy you are.” bit.ly/34RCtsg
