The data came mostly from large, racially diverse cities and states, but even in states where non-white populations are large, the impact of COVID-19 was outsized, particularly on the black community. The effect was so large that even if the 1,200 death cases that the AP excluded from its analysis because they were recorded as “race unknown” turned out to be white patients, blacks still would be overrepresented in the share of cases — and even more so in the share of deaths.
ZIP code data in New York City released last week showed that black, brown and immigrant communities are disproportionately represented among the diagnosed virus cases and deaths. On Wednesday, the city’s Department of Health released racial data showing 27.5% of the victims whose race is known are black, although blacks are only about 22% of the population.
The agency has not publicly reported racial or ethnic demographic data for COVID-19 cases or tests performed across the country, although it had reported such data for previous virus outbreaks. And its own standardized form required for reporting COVID-19 tests and cases includes a section for indicating the race or ethnicity of those tested.
African Americans and members of some ethnicities share an additional vulnerability: They are overrepresented among workers like nurse aides, grocery store clerks, emergency dispatchers and public transportation employees who cannot telecommute. That forces them out into the general public at a time when others are under strict stay-at-home orders.
The pastor of a black church in Baton Rouge was one of Louisiana’s first confirmed coronavirus deaths, followed days later by the loss of a Shreveport clergyman known for his street ministries. The virus claimed one of the state’s most revered musicians, Ellis Marsalis, along with a popular New Orleans DJ who was a leading figure in the city’s bounce music scene.
A lot of diabetes and high blood pressure is not being treated by the unfair American health care system that favors the well to do
Finally, their poor behavior has caught up w/ them--their Drug abuse & Obesity has left them w/ no defense against Corona. We R so close 2 a Crime Free America, as the drug Addicts, welfare cheats, thieves, drug dlrs, robbers-All R perishing. Bye Bye
The reality is alarming, but you can't meaningfully speak of the problem being racially disproportionate based on state-level data. Notably, New Orleans is not Louisiana, and this disease is worse in NO (and other cities) than in rural areas.
Rashaan Davis.... well that probably doesn’t help the numbers 🤷🏻♂️
I love it when some donut brings in the race baiting side in. Bloody idiot
AP should retract this. 3300/13000 is 25% not 42%. The whole premise of the article is flawed.
Of course racism had to become an issue into this global pandemic.
Lol. The virus is racist. This is outrageous. We need to ensure that this virus kills people of all races indiscriminately! Oh, wait.....
Um, U should have taken photo of the outdoor basketball court near 26th Ave & 26th Street in S MPLS last night of the 20 or so young black adults or teenagers playin ball violating stay at home. NAACP step up & get the word out in your community instead of playing politics.
pxwhittle Can’t like it.
pxwhittle This only started gathering steam last week.
So the Chinese Virus is racist?
AP you need to address the Chinese government ASAP! How dare the Chinese virus attack the blacks!
SO SAD!!
3,300 is about a 1/4 of current deaths.
Diabetes, heart problems & obesity? Not keeping Social Distancing? If proved ICUs assignment discriminated black & Latino patients, families will have to sue USA Government because States gave immunity to Hospitals & Doctors on decisions about ICU use
Comorbidities. That’s all.
Check their levels of vitamin C, D, and A. Nutritional deficiency plus obesity, heart condition, and diabetes are killers of this thing.
Is this the same for the flu
Reparations are needed this is a direct result of the enslavement of black forefathers.
If we could somehow figure out why
This is another indication we’ve hit rock bottom. We can still do worse but let’s do better.
I don't believe there is any data from the CDC or elsewhere that even remotely suggests any sort of genetic susceptibility.
CONVID-19 is racist? Whoa! Not to worry the Democrats have abandoned U.S. Blacks and are saving the illegals to make them future voters.
I guess the virus is actually racist.
Dont blacks make up like 13% of the population and commit way more than 13% of crime? Or is that not an approved topic?
Of which only 40% is the direct result of COVID 19.
A complete shame but need to break it down by county thank you
This is a perfect example for comparing crime statistics. It’s not because of racist cops that blacks outnumber whites in crimes/homicides/jailing etc. There are cultural differences that make a difference in outcomes.
Outcry? Why?
Well...looking at this simpleton comments; one could pick off the dolts who OBVIOUSLY do not read- OR reading comprehension is way over their heads. Do America a favor- get educated; you make America look weak af.
BA BA BA BAAA
nobody: not a soul: I promise not even a cell: AP: tHe CoRoNaViRuS iS RaCiSt
This is fucked up
R U trying to suggest that the virus is racist? The reason is probably because the virus takes more lives in the big cities, where black people are more concentrated. Detroit, for instance, is about 88% black. So, of course, larger numbers of blacks are going 2 B infected there.
Is there a reason why? Genetics? I’m sure there is not enough testing to see why yet. But that is scary if I were black. Hope one of these (hopeful) vaccines works they are testing.
Black and Male. HBP runs at a higher rate in that community. Another unfortunate side effect of societal bullshit.
Racist Chinese Virus.
Here we go🙄
And... When was the last time you looked at the massive disparities in abortion in the black community. Let me help, never. That's how often . Guess what? Abortion is a critical service right now so the deaths of Black Americans will be important and unimportant 2 you. Fun.
Men too. Straight up sexism 😡
It's the virus folks, it attacking some minorities far worse than others. Yes people are racist the virus is not it's simply having more of an effect on some minorities.
Where's Al & Jesse screaming at Covid 19 for being a racist?
Racism Try Hards
Quick switch the narrative! Deaths are not as high as we wanted so now let’s talk about race!!
Racial virus during a pandemic.
Tell the whole story fake news. The African American population has always had higher cases of high blood pressure and diabetes both r high risk for 19. That is the facts and the reason more r dying. Like those over 65 and those in nursing homes.
And how many of that 42% had over riding conditions? How many are without health insurance? How many don't eat in a healthy way? How many are smokers? There are so many variables to this in addition to color.
China should pay
Just watched a BBC report that mortality for men is 50% higher than women ? It appears that Covid is a racist feminist
It is aweful that a virus is so full of prejudice. We ought to get rid of it.
Poverty is a deadly form of oppression. America's JimCrow thriving in the 21st century.
So far today, I've learned women are getting laid off at a higher rate than men and black people are dying at a higher rate than whites. Got to give it to the media for not going away from the agenda.
Democrats must run on expanding healthcare Biden has a doable plan
That was yesterday.
The Wuhan virus is racist
So is Logic scared or relieved?
Unbelievable
'Outcry'? Yeah, as if we can control who gets the virus and who doesn't.
Come now AP. The race card? Ok, now the virus is racist.
I’d change politicians and party
...and? it's killing all races.
Blame the Chinese
WOW racial bias in medical care? This must be news you for sure!
Ooops
THATS RACIST! IT SHOULDNT MATTER IF YOURE BLACK OR NORMAL, WERE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER!!! unite
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