But authors say transparent information from public officials is needed to overcome persistent vaccine skepticism
MIS-C Diagnosed More Often in Black, Hispanic Children
No differences seen in phylogenetic analysis of viral genome sequences when comparing MIS-C, primary COVID-19 patients
Hospital Factors Tied to Greater COVID-19 Mortality in Blacks
Black patients more likely than Whites to die in the hospital or hospice when not adjusting for site of care
AMA Plan to Fight Racism Criticized by Some Members
Plan was announced last month and acknowledges that there is racism and White privilege in the medical establishment
Asthma Flares Down Among Black, Hispanic Patients During Pandemic
Greatest decrease seen for those previously working outside of the home and in those without ‘allergic-type’ inflammation
Many Hispanic Americans Want to Get COVID-19 Vaccine, but Have Not
Earlier polls suggested that Hispanics were wary about the vaccine, but the latest survey found that hesitation is declining
Sex Disparities in COVID-19 Deaths Not Seen Across Race
However, Black women have COVID-19 mortality rates nearly four times higher than White men, three times higher than Asian men
Racial/Ethnic Disparities Vary in COVID-19 Hospitalization
Geographic and temporal differences ID’d in racial and ethnic disparities in COVID-19 hospitalization levels during 2020
Navajo Nation Curbs COVID-19 Cases
Tribe currently averaging about 11 new cases a day, compared with a peak of 250 in late November
Diabetes Mortality Rates Higher Among Blacks Than Whites
Rate ratios significantly higher in 11 cities; Black-White rate ratio about three times higher in Washington, D.C., than national rate ratio