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The study, published in the The researchers investigated the association between COVID-19 cases and deaths in 2,026 US counties from January to October 2020 and social determinants of health, which can raise the risk for infection and death. They also looked at factors known or thought to impact COVID-19 outcomes, including the counties’ population density, days since the first COVID-19 death and percent of residents who are over age 65, are smokers, or who have chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or high blood pressure. The study finds that a...

COVID-19 mortality racial disparities in the U.S. are associated with social factors like income, education and internet access, according to a Rutgers study.

 E-Mail COVID-19 mortality racial disparities in the U.S. are associated with social factors like income, education and internet access, according to a Rutgers study. The study, published in the Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities, highlights the need for public health policies that address structural racism. The researchers investigated the association between COVID-19 cases and deaths in 2,026 U.S. counties from January to October 2020 and social determinants of health, which can raise the risk for infection and death. They also looked at factors known or thought to impact CO...

A coronavirus variant discovered in Brazil has caught the eye of public health officials. The variant, known as P.1, was recently confirmed in Minnesota, and is thought to be more infectious due to its large number of mutations. It is not yet clear whether this variant causes more severe illness, but research is being done. Until more is known, it is crucial to continue following COVID-19 safety guidelines to minimize the spread of the virus. A coronavirus variant that was discovered in Brazil has caught the eye of public health officials, including Anthony Fauci, M.D., director of the Nation...