On the recordFebruary 23, 2021
The risk of dying from COVID is nearly 7 times higher for Hispanics and 5½ times higher for African Americans than for others.
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congress.govThe risk of dying from COVID is nearly 7 times higher for Hispanics and 5½ times higher for African Americans than for others.
Thompson highlights the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on minority communities.
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