Disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on racial minorities

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected racial minorities more severely due to systemic inequalities. People from these communities often face higher poverty rates, limited access to quality healthcare, crowded living conditions, and jobs that don't allow remote work, increasing exposure. Chronic health issues like diabetes and hypertension, which are more common in minority populations, also raise the risk of severe illness. These factors combined create a disproportionate impact, making it harder for racial minorities to prevent and recover from COVID-19 compared to other groups.