Covid-19's impact on households in four major U.S. cities

At least half of households in four U.S. cities report serious financial problems as a result of Covid-19, according to a new poll. Here's a snapshot of the report, which compiled responses from nearly 3,500 adults: 

• New York City: A third of households reported using most or all of their savings, while majorities of Black and Latinx households report serious financial trouble. 
• Houston: 60% of households say they've had trouble caring for children during the pandemic. And 45% report internet connection issues for school or work, or that they have no high-speed internet at home. 
• Chicago: Nearly a quarter of households report someone who hasn't been able to get medical care due to the pandemic, and more than half of these report negative health consequences as a result. 
• Los Angeles: About 60% of households report some job loss, including reduced hours or furloughs. Nearly two-thirds of households with incomes less than $100,000 report serious financial trouble.