To address ethnic inequalities in COVID-19, we must acknowledge the multifaceted influence of racism

This blog post was written by Dr Saffron Karlsen, (Associate Professor in Sociology, University of Bristol). 

The evidence of ethnic inequalities in the number of COVID-related infections and deaths in the UK is compelling – yet discussions about how to address them remain somewhat simplistic. Dr Saffron Karlsen discusses five key issues that must be acknowledged if we are to establish a more complete picture of these inequalities and their drivers.

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