Racial disparities persist in Connecticut’s COVID-19 outbreak, prompting concern about effects of potential second wave
Hartford Courant July 13, 2020
[Excerpt from front-page article by Alex Putterman, Hartford Courant, 7/13/20] Amid persistent racial disparities in Connecticut’s COVID-19 outbreak, advocates worry the state will again struggle to protect Black and Latino residents during a potential second wave of the disease this fall.… Read More
With over 1,000 Connecticut deaths last year, opioids demand even greater attention during pandemic
CT Mirror Viewpoints July 11, 2020
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Study highlights worsening disparities amid COVID-19 pandemic
CT Mirror July 7, 2020
[Excerpt from feature article by Jenna Carlesso, CT Mirror, 7/6/2020] Inequities in health care, education, economic stability and housing have persisted for years in Connecticut, fueling disparate health outcomes, life expectancies, employment opportunities and personal wealth. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought these disparities into sharp focus, amplifying problems that have long festered, researchers with New Haven-based DataHaven concluded in a new report about social inequity and the impact of coronavirus.… Read More
Coronavirus: Disease detectives track an invisible culprit
BBC News July 6, 2020
[Excerpt from BBC News feature article by Tara McKelvey, 7/6/2020] Disease detectives are trying desperately to beat the clock and find those who have been exposed to the virus. Can they move fast enough to stop the pandemic?… Read More
The fight for a more equal Connecticut begins at home: Re-imagining pandemic housing policy
CT Mirror Viewpoints July 3, 2020
by Numi Katz On June 29, amidst pandemic-induced unemployment and economic uncertainty, the Gov. Ned Lamont’s administration released a sweeping $33 million assistance program for renters, homeowners, and local landlords. Connecticut has been lauded as a national leader in the housing policy response to the COVID-19 pandemic.… Read More
Coronavirus more deadly for Blacks and Hispanics, exposes inequity
Connecticut Post June 26, 2020
[Excerpt from feature article by Bill Cummings, June 26, 2020, featuring data from the new DataHaven publication "Towards Health Equity in Connecticut: The Role of Social Inequality and the Impact of COVID-19"] The coronavirus has been far more deadly for Connecticut’s Black and Hispanic residents than white citizens — and the reasons are exposing decades of economic and health disparity.… Read More
