The COVID-19 Pandemic: A Call to Action to Identify and Address Racial and Ethnic Disparities

The article presents data on the racial and ethnic distribution of COVID-19-confirmed cases and fatalities in Connecticut. The authors call for a National Commission on COVID-19 Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities to further explore and respond to the unique challenges that the crisis presents for Black and brown communities. The authors offer a request for data: data and trends on numbers from racial and ethnic groups affected by COVID-19 must be provided by the state and national health departments.

Resource Details

• Population: Black or African American
• Topics of Practice: Data Collection and Analysis
• Outcomes of Interest: Advancing Racial Equity
• Level of Evidence: Emerging
• Tools or Materials Included in Resource: No
• Social Determinants of Health: Healthcare Access and Quality|Social and Community Context
• Outside of US: No