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Persistently high SARS-CoV-2 positivity rate and incidence for Hispanic/Latinos during state reopening in an urban setting: a retrospective cohort study

Weng, C. H., Saal, A., McGuire, D. C., Chan, P. A.

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Data Collection and Reporting

This study evaluated COVID-19 data from a major federally qualified health center in Providence, R.I., to see how the Hispanic/Latinx community was impacted during three re-opening phases within the state. When compared to data from the entire state, Hispanic/Latinx individuals experienced higher rates of positivity than any other racial group, with urban Hispanics at greatest risk for contracting COVID-19. The paper urges further investigation on the causes for this disparity, as well as targeted interventions to counteract it.

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Outcomes of Interest

Advancing Racial Equity

Priority Population(s)

Hispanic, Latino, or Latinx

Setting(s) of Implementation

Clinical

Geographic Area of Implementation

Implementation Period

2021