Source: US News
Title: Why COVID-19 is a Disaster for Detroit
Date: April 8, 2020
STEEP Categories: Social, Economic
Link: https://www.usnews.com/news/cities/articles/2020-04-08/why-coronavirus-is-a-disaster-for-detroit
Brief Description: Being the United States' poorest big city, also possibly unhealthiest, Detroit, Michigan
has emerged as the epicenter of the coronavirus. With a population of approximately 670,000,
health officials have counted so far a total of 5,824 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 251 deaths.
has emerged as the epicenter of the coronavirus. With a population of approximately 670,000,
health officials have counted so far a total of 5,824 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 251 deaths.
Future Implications: The curve will rise in Detroit in days time, leaving many African-Americans
vulnerable to serious illness from the virus.
vulnerable to serious illness from the virus.
Overall Impact: This trend confirms the baseline scenario where both socioeconomic status and racial
disparities tie together. African-Americans make up approximately 80% of Detroit's population and it is also
] highly impoverished. With the coronavirus spreading rapidly, this city's high vulnerability due to its
demographics will have a harsh impact on the elimination of health disparities.
disparities tie together. African-Americans make up approximately 80% of Detroit's population and it is also
] highly impoverished. With the coronavirus spreading rapidly, this city's high vulnerability due to its
demographics will have a harsh impact on the elimination of health disparities.
Timeliness (0-5): 5
Impact (0-5): 4
Scope (0-5): 4
Likelihood (0-5): 4
Urgency (0-5): 5
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