Abstract / Description: 

The COVID-19 virus is killing black residents in Cook County at disproportionately high rates, according to early data analyzed by WBEZ.

While black residents make up only 23% of the population in the county, they account for 58% of the COVID-19 deaths. And half of the deceased lived in Chicago, according to data from the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office. 

Collection: 
eCardio Hub Collection
Category: 
COVID-19 Impact on Minority Health
Date: 
2020
Author: 
Elliott Ramos, María Inés Zamudio
Year: 
2020