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Apr 2020
11m 11s

Race and Risk

CNN
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Recently, we've seen disturbing reports of black Americans dying from Covid-19 at a disproportionate rate. CNN's Chief Medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta breaks down the various factors and demographics that may make some people and communities more susceptible. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about ... Show More
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