Adding in those who know someone with symptoms consistent with covid-19, slightly more than half of black Americans say they know at least one person who has gotten sick or died of the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. Nearly as many Americans who are Hispanic say they hold that view — but fewer than 6 in 10 who are white say the same. The virus has been more likely to infect black Americans and more likely to have a devastating effect on their bodies if they contract it. Among white Americans, 28 percent say they know someone with symptoms. Among black Americans, the percentage knowing someone who died increases steadily with age.

Source: Washington Post June 26, 2020 10:30 UTC