As Americans begin yet another week of the COVID-19 crisis, the number of confirmed cases has surpassed 500,000 and the virus has claimed over 21,000 lives in the U.S.
Here are some updates from our clinicians, accurate as of April 12, 11:00PM EST:
United States of America Statistics:
Cases Diagnosed – 564,971
Recovered – 32,794
Deaths – 22,447
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Frequently Asked Question:
I keep reading that COVID-19 is more deadly in people of color. Why is that?
In many parts of the US, the rate of confirmed cases and deaths is much higher among African Americans and Hispanics than other racial or ethnic groups. Experts say this may be for several reasons:
- More long-term health problems: African Americans are more likely to have chronic conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, obesity, and kidney disease. These health problems raise anyone’s risk of getting seriously ill from COVID-19.
- Less access to health care: People of color in some cities or states may be less likely to have health insurance or access to health care.
- Jobs, housing,and transportation: Many people of color live and work where it’s harder to stay away from others who may be infected with COVID-19.
- People of color are more likely to live in big cities and in apartment buildings.
- They may rely on subways, buses, and other forms of public transportation.
- They often hold essential jobs in health care, childcare, grocery work, food service, and public works – so they have to continue going to work throughout the crisis.
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