The Majority Of Children Who Die From COVID-19 Are Children Of Color

According to data reported to the CDC, 121 children died from COVID-19 between February and July of this year. And 78% of the children who died were Hispanic, Black or Native American.

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Award-winning journalist Patti Neighmond is NPR's health policy correspondent. Her reports air regularly on NPR newsmagazines All Things Considered, Morning Edition, and Weekend Edition.
Jane Greenhalgh is a senior producer and editor on NPR's Science Desk.