Infographic: 8 Big Ways Coronavirus Impacts Latinos

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COVID-19 can affect anyone.

But, for Latinos, the coronavirus pandemic is worsening health, social, and income inequities, and raising fears of disparities in disease rates, exposure, testing, and prevention.

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Here is our infographic in English and Spanish on eight of the biggest coronavirus issues facing Latinos:

1. COVID-19 Rates and Latinos

Early reports from hotbed areas, including New York City and Oregon, show higher COVID-19 incidence and death rates among Latinos. In other cities, African Americans show higher rates.

RATES

2. COVID-19 Testing and Latinos

People with health insurance get tested for COVID-19 more frequently than those who don’t, even if tests are free, according to researchers.

19% of Latinos are uninsured. This is the worst coverage rate among racial/ethnic groups.

TESTING

3. Jobs on the COVID-19 Front Lines

Only 16.2% of U.S. Latinos can work from home.

They are overrepresented in high-contact jobs (food, retail, hospitality, health) with little or no paid leave.

workers

4. Latinos and Social Distancing for COVID-19

Essential workers are more likely to be exposed to coronavirus, and less likely to be able to do social distancing.

They risk exposure for a paycheck.

exposure

5. Latinos and Poverty amid COVID-19

Latinos represent 27.2% of the population in poverty.

Coronavirus exacerbates inequities in access to social support, housing, food, and more.

poverty

6. Latinos and Food Insecurity amid COVID-19

Amid coronavrius, families who rely on nutrition aid can’t stock up on food or buy online.

16.2% of Latinos suffer food insecurity (not enough food).

FOOD ACCESS

7. Latinos and Housing amid COVID-19

56.9% of Latinos are “housing cost burdened,” spending about a third of their income on housing.

Coronavirus is exacerbating housing instability.

HOUSING

8. No Open Space for Latinos amid COVID-19

Walking and biking are up during COVID-19. Trail use is up 200%!

But Latinos have less access to sidewalks and green, open spaces for activity amid social distancing.

open spaces

By The Numbers By The Numbers

23.7

percent

of Latino children are living in poverty

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