The APM Research Lab has independently compiled and analyzed these mortality data for Washington, and all states. At the time of this writing, only North Dakota and West Virginia did not yet publicly release mortality data by race and ethnicity on their state health department websites. For these two states, we have supplemented our data file using data reported to the National Center for Health Statistics

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Completion rates and barriers to college entrance. This may limit future job options and lead to lower paying or less stable jobs People with limited job options likely have less flexibility to leave jobs that may put them at a higher risk of exposure to the virus that causes People in these situations often cannot afford to miss work, even if they’re sick, because they do not have enough money saved up for essential items like food and other important living needs.

Ahange some of the ways we connect and support each other. As individuals and communities respond recommendations and circumstances (e.g., school closures, workplace closures, social distancing), there are often unintended negative impacts on emotional well-being such as loss of social connectedness and support. Shared faith, family, and cultural bonds are common sources of social support. Finding ways to maintain support and connection, even when physically apart, can empower and encourage individuals and communities to protect themselves, care for those who become sick, keep kids healthy, and better cope with stress.

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And deaths in disproportionately black counties compared to other counties, as well as greater diabetes diagnoses, heart disease deaths, and cerebrovascular disease deaths in unadjusted analyses," the authors concluded.

With editorial teams operating in Africa, New Zealand, Canada has reached the grim milestone of having the highest death toll in Europe shows we need more robust data collection in order to respond better to this crisis.