The barriers driving disparate Covid-19 outcomes

The Tia Take

Covid-19 has exacerbated inequities and driven disparate outcomes amongst certain communities — the result of existing and evolving systemic barriers.

Income disparities and lack of sick pay force essential workers to choose between the risk of infection & a paycheck.

Multi-generational, crowded housing makes proper isolation, social distancing, and quarantining difficult and, often, not an option.

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The gap between demographics & regions that have access to modern information and communications technology and those that don't or have restricted access.

digital divide causes inequitable access to accurate information, testing, and vaccine appointments. This technological divide includes both access and also navigation to telephones, televisions, computers, and internet connection.

Individuals with underlying conditions are more susceptible to severe infection & hospitalization.

Communities lacking adequate health system resources hospitals, ICU beds & ventilators see worse outcomes.

Socioeconomic disparities have left basic needs unmet for many. Think: food, housing & childcare.

Stay tuned for more information on Covid-19 vaccine equity and to learn more about how together we can combat Covid-19 equitably.