» Black and brown Americans are receiving fewer coronavirus shots, despite dying at higher rates - but there are ways to fix the inequity Black and brown Americans are receiving fewer coronavirus shots, despite dying at higher rates - but there are ways to fix the inequity Hilary Brueck,Shelby Livingston,Allana AkhtarFeb 10, 2021, 21:51 IST A group of people show off their coronavirus vaccine record cards on February 6, 2021.Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images Black and brown Americans are receiving fewer COVID-19 vaccine jabs, despite dying at higher rates. US health systems must fund better outreach and education in communities of color, experts say.