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Early data shows racial disparity in coronavirus vaccine recipients – CBS News

Black and Latino Americans are more likely to die from COVID-19 — but are less likely to receive the vaccine.

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Chicago — Black and Latino Americans are more likely to die from COVID-19 — but according to early data from 23 states, they’re less likely to be vaccinated against it. In those states, which report vaccinations by race and ethnicity, data shows the communities hardest hit are falling significantly behind. 
In Maryland, 63% of doses have gone to white residents and 15% to Black residents, though Black residents make up 31% of the population. In Texas, partial data shows 9% of vaccine recipients…

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