::THE SLICE REPORT WITH MONA AUSTIN

The Black Patients' Guide to COVID-19 By Dr. Ruth Arumala, in partnership with Color Of Change  On constant loops on every news outlet and social media feed is the looming risk of contracting the novel “Coronavirus” and the developing life-threatening COVID-19 disease. With no available vaccination and only experimental disease-fighting drugs available, the highly contagious virus has produced an unprecedented worldwide pandemic. Unfortunately, in the United States there are recent reports from various metropolitan areas such as New Orleans and Chicago that the virus disproportionately results in severe disease and mortality in Black people. In order to adequately combat this disparity, Black Americans must be armed with accurate knowledge about the viral illness and ways to navigate the current healthcare environment. MYTHS VS. FACTS MYTH:  The Coronavirus does not affect Black People. FACT:  False. The Coronavirus is impacting Black Americans at higher rates and ...