Black people at almost twice the risk of Covid death, London study finds

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Black people at almost twice the risk of death from Covid-19, new London study finds

London Mayor Sadiq Khan . Image: PA Images London Mayor Sadiq Khan . Image: PA Images BLACK PEOPLE ARE at almost twice the risk of dying from Covid-19 than white people, a new study commissioned by London Mayor Sadiq Khan has found.

It comes as cases continue to surge in the capital, with a spokesperson for Khan warning last week that London was at a “very worrying tipping point” and “immediate action” was needed to regain control of the spread. Among the report’s other revelations was that death rates for men in lower-paid, manual roles were three times higher than those in management, business and desk-based jobs.

London is at a very serious tipping point in the fight against COVID-19, and we need effective measures to stop the spread. “I urge ministers to invest in our communities and the organisations supporting those most at risk, to ensure that accessible health guidance is available to all and, as case numbers are rising again, that there is adequate support in place for those who’ve lost their jobs, had their hours cut or been forced to self-isolate.”

 

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DFallamhain They can't produce vitamin D in Northern latitudes with dark skin, vitamin D being critical for fighting coronavirus. That's what evolution is for. Its not healthy for them up here, just like we get burnt to a crisp down there.

why

African American people generally are deficient in vitamin D according to studies which could be a contributing factor here

Lower IQ means they refuse to obey social distance guidelines, so hardly surprising the rates are highly among the coloured people

It's just as well people aren't dying anymore!

More pseudo science bullshit , to keep the race game going

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