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Race, mortality rates and COVID-19
In Louisiana , 70% of people who died from the novel coronavirus were black, despite being just 30% of the population. In LA County , 17% of people who died were black. We look at race and mortality rates when it comes to COVID-19.
By Madeleine Brand • • 50m ListenIn Louisiana, 70% of people who died from the novel coronavirus were black, despite being just 30% of the population. In LA County, 17% of people who died were black. We look at race and mortality rates when it comes to COVID-19. Also, due to stereotypes, some black men fear that they might be mistaken for a criminal if they wear a mask in public to slow the spread of the virus.
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6 storiesBlack Americans seem to be dying at disproportionately high rates from COVID-19
African Americans are dying of COVID-19 at much higher rates than white people. Surgeon General Jerome Adams told CBS on Tuesday, “When you look at being black in America — number one, unfortunately, people are more likely to be of low…
Read the story11 minPossibility of racial profiling steers some black men away from masks during COVID-19 crisis
“You decrease your risk of contracting COVID-19 and spreading it to others by wearing masks that increase your risk of being mistaken for a dangerous criminal, and possibly either getting gunned down, or perhaps even thrown in jail and packed with others who are potentially infected people," says Jody Armour, USC law professor.
Read the story7 minWhy men are dying at higher rates than women from COVID-19
Preliminary data from the CDC show that men in the U.S. are more likely to be hospitalized and more likely to die from COVID-19 than women. China and Italy saw the same thing.
Read the story8 minFederal government is seizing gear from hospitals with no explanation
President Trump has spent the last few weeks blaming governors and other local officials for the shortfalls in medical supplies they’ve been experiencing. “Governors are supposed to be doing a lot of this work, and they are doing a lot of…
Read the story8 minHow to make matzo balls and chicken broth for Passover Seder
KCRW's Evan Kleiman shares her recipe for matzo balls, a traditional food for this Jewish holiday. She also recommends a recipe for chicken broth.
Read the story8 minBuild your dream island, eat fruit for superpowers. ‘Animal Crossing’ becomes a hit during COVID-19
Many people have turned to video games as they’re under “stay-at-home” orders and have more free time. Many have picked up “Animal Crossing: New Horizons,” which came out in late March for the Nintendo Switch.
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