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The impact of COVID-19 on Latinos is more serious than previously thought | Al Día

A new survey has shown that the Hispanic community is three times more likely to have suffered from the disease or lost a family member to the Coronavirus.

The Coronavirus pandemic in the United States has made it clear that being healthy is a privilege.

What was once perceived as Democratic political proselytism is now a palpable reality when it is precisely people of color who have the highest infection and death rates in the country.

In early April, the New York Times reported a disproportionately high rate of infection and death in the African-American community, especially in the most densely populated cities.

Despite the lack of accurate reporting of cases in each state, the figures were around 43% in Illinois, for example, a state where the Black population is only 15%. In Michigan, the situation was similar, with 40% of the population dead.

By Yamily Habib, Al Día
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