Tag Archives: People

COVID-19 Hits People of Color Harder—How Racism Plays a Role

COVID-19 is having a greater impact on people of color. Here’s how one extended family struggled to get care during the pandemic. The numbers are clear: The coronavirus pandemic hits people of color harder. Black and Hispanic people are more likely to get COVID-19, need to be hospitalized for it, and are far more likely… Read More: COVID-19 Hits People of Color Harder—How Racism Plays a Role »

Why People Are Still Avoiding the Doctor (It’s Not the Virus)

At first, Kristina Hartman put off getting medical care out of concern about the coronavirus. But then she lost her job as an administrator at a truck manufacturer in McKinney, Texas. While she still has health insurance, she worries about whether she will have coverage beyond July, when her unemployment is expected to run out.… Read More: Why People Are Still Avoiding the Doctor (It’s Not the… »

New study shows that one third of Irish people exercise every day

Independent research experts iReach have released findings from a survey they carried out prior to the COVID-19 restrictions in Ireland. The survey, which was carried out on behalf of leading protection specialist Royal London, asked over 1,000 adults nationwide if they exercised regularly and if so, how often. 33% of respondents said they did in… Read More: New study shows that one third of Irish people exercise… »

Covid-19 news: One in seven people in the UK have had visitors at home

By Conrad Quilty-Harper and Layal Liverpool DGLimages/Getty Images Latest coronavirus news as of 5 pm on 29 May 14 per cent of people in the UK said they have had friends or family visit them at home, according to a survey conducted between 20 and 22 May by researchers at King’s College London and Ipsos… Read More: Covid-19 news: One in seven people in the UK have… »