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

Laurencin, C. T., McClinton, A.

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Data Collection and Reporting

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.

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Outcomes of Interest

Advancing Racial Equity

Priority Population(s)

Black or African American

Setting(s) of Implementation

Geographic Area of Implementation

Implementation Period

2020