COVID-19 in Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups
The effects of COVID-19 on the health of racial and ethnic minority groups is still emerging. However, current data suggest a disproportionate burden of illness and death among racial and ethnic minority groups. A recent CDC MMWR report included race and ethnicity data from 580 patients hospitalized with lab-confirmed COVID-19 found that 45% of individuals for whom race or ethnicity data was available were white, compared to 55% of individuals in the surrounding community.
Interim Guidance for Communities of Faith During COVID-19
CDC has released guidance for communities of faith to continue to safely practice their religious beliefs during the COVID-19 pandemic. The guidance document offers general considerations to help communities of faith discern how best to practice their beliefs while keeping their staff and congregations safe. Millions of Americans embrace worship as an essential part of life. For many faith traditions, gathering together for worship is at the heart of what it means to be a community of faith.
Physical Inactivity is More Common Among Racial and Ethnic Minorities in Most States
In honor of National Minority Health Month that occurs every April, CDC’s Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity in coordination with Office of Minority Health and Health Equity released a blog entitled, “Physical Inactivity is More Common among Racial and Ethnic Minorities in Most States” which reports on the physical activity among racial and ethnic minorities across the United States. Unfortunately, far too many adults are inactive, and inactivity levels differ notably by race and ethnicity. These facts aid in the success of Active People, Healthy Nation, CDC’s new initiative to make it easier for people to be physically active where they live, learn, work, and play.
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