The death in May of a black man, George Floyd, in Minneapolis, USA, when a policeman knelt on his neck caused outrage here. CORONAVIRUS PANDEMICThe current coronavirus pandemic has also highlighted the divide between black and white in Britain, with the risk of dying from the virus higher among ethnic groups. Figures issued by the Office for National Statistics show that black men are 3.3 times more likely to die from Covid-19 than white men, while black women are 2.4 times higher. The differential is attributed to higher risk groups having underlying health problems or living in deprived areas. * * *Star footballer Jack Leslie was taken aside by Bob Jack, the manager of his team, Plymouth Argyle, and given the thrilling news that he had been selected to play for England.

Source: Daily Nation July 11, 2020 22:52 UTC