Troubling data show how the pandemic has exacted an unequal toll, pushing tens of millions into poverty and having the greatest effects on already-disadvantaged groups.
The shock waves of the COVID-19 pandemic have reverberated throughout the world. But the latest data reveal that the burden of COVID and its aftermath does not rest equally.details how the pandemic has worsened existing inequalities and exposed others in terms of income, health, safety and more.The past two years have been particularly challenging for the world’s poorest people, and this is just the beginning.
Researchers estimate that in 2021, the average incomes of people in the bottom 20% of earners were 6.7% lower than projected before the pandemic.Earners in the third quintile saw greater recovery, making only 5.1% less than they would have without the pandemic.And the highest 20% of earners are doing best of all, making only 2.6% less than they would have without the pandemic.
At the peak of the first wave of COVID-19, between March and July 2020, the death rate in areas of England that scored highest for deprivation was double that of the least-deprived regions. Similar degrees of disparity were seen for some other conditions.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
How COVID has deepened inequality — in six stark graphicsTroubling data show how the pandemic has exacted an unequal toll, pushing tens of millions into poverty and having the greatest effects on already-disadvantaged groups.
Consulte Mais informação »
Mayor Breed tests positive for COVID-19, will not attend SF LGBTQ Pride ParadeSan Francisco Mayor London Breed tested positive for COVID-19 this week, forcing her to cancel her plans to attend the SF LGBTQ Pride parade, according to a statement from her office released Wednesday.
Consulte Mais informação »
Alabama saw the nation’s worst COVID response, healthcare scorecard saysThe Commonwealth Fund released a scorecard of state health systems during the pandemic and ranked Alabama at the bottom based on vaccination rates, hospital capacity and excess deaths.
Consulte Mais informação »
COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 5 are rolling out in AlaskaAll children, including kids who've already had COVID-19, should get vaccinated against COVID-19, according to the CDC. Children under age 5 can get the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine — health officials aren't recommending one over the other.
Consulte Mais informação »
Seattle Children's Hospital administers first COVID-19 vaccines for children under fiveThe Food and Drug Administration has given emergency authorization to the COVID-19 vaccine for infants and children between six months and five years old, and Seattle Children’s Hospital began vaccinating preschoolers, toddlers, and infants Tuesday.
Consulte Mais informação »
As drive-through testing sites close, Alaska begins ‘privatizing COVID’ - Alaska Public MediaMost drive-up COVID testing sites in Anchorage are set to close by June 30 as demand drops and funding runs out. The few sites that will stay open aren’t offering testing to uninsured Alaskans.
Consulte Mais informação »