Coronavirus Update: Dual Crises for Black Americans

African Americans have a much higher death rate from COVID-19 than people of other races. And the coronavirus and police brutality together have a tremendous effect on the mental and physical health of black Americans, experts say.

Trouble viewing this email? View as a Webpage Coronavirus Special COVID, Racism Are Dual Crises for Black Americans African Americans have a much higher death rate from COVID-19 than people of other races. And the coronavirus and police brutality together have a tremendous effect on the mental and physical health of black Americans, experts say. Read More   COVID-19 Vaccine: Latest Updates With more than 160 potential vaccines for COVID-19 being researched, optimistic experts hope that a viable vaccine may be ready by the end of 2020. Read More   How COVID-19 Is Changing Your Next Doctor Visit Many doctors' offices and clinics have made changes to protect patients, care providers, and staff. Masks are just the beginning. Read More   Bridging the Digital Divide in Health Care We talk with Lisa Fitzpatrick, MD, about how the digital divide impacts people's health care, including limiting access to telemedicine visits during COVID-19. Watch Video   Stay Connected With Loved Ones in Nursing Homes Given the risks, nursing homes are likely to continue limiting or prohibiting outside visitors. Here are some ways to stay connected. Read More   Q & A With Crisis Text Line As the pandemic has affected almost every aspect of life, more Americans are experiencing anxiety and reaching out to the Crisis Text Line for help. Read More   Things That Can Weaken Your Immune System A strong immune system is your best protection against infections and illnesses. Find out what can weaken that defense. Read More   Expert Insights What if You Don't Want to Return to Your Old 'Normal'? The COVID-19 Risk Factor You Can Control What It's Like Getting Tested for COVID-19 Healthy at Home How to Make Your Pandemic Baking Healthier How to Stick With Your Fitness Plan Best Foods to Eat as You Age ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT WebMD.com   |  Mobile Apps  |  Unsubscribe     You are receiving this message because you registered with WebMD as drmohamedeid2011@gmail.com. If you did not register for WebMD please contact our Customer Care Team WebMD Privacy Policy © 2020 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved. WebMD Office of Privacy | 1201 Peachtree Street, NE | Atlanta, GA 30361