Data and Policy Solutions to Address Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Utibe R. Essien, Atheendar Venkataramani
Abstract
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the novel coronavirus causing the disease COVID-19, has rapidly transformed our lives. Fears of community spread of the virus have led policy makers to close schools and nonessential businesses and implement orders to shelter in place.
Topics & Concepts
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)PandemicEthnic group2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Political scienceVirologyMedicineInfectious disease (medical specialty)LawOutbreakPathologyDiseaseFood Security and Health in Diverse PopulationsPublic Health Policies and Education