COVID-19 Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities

This Centers for Disease Control and Prevention brief identifies disparities by race and ethnic minority groups during the COVID-19 pandemic. The brief reviews differences in the risks of exposure and of severe illness or death from the coronavirus. There is also discussion on disparities in the incidence of COVID-19 illness, death, and COVID-19 associated hospitalization. The brief also explores the unintended consequences of COVID-19 mitigation strategies and how to support greater health equity.