COVID Impact on NYC: By the Numbers
730,000 Reported Cases
47,250 Related Deaths
The borough of The Bronx, with over half-a-million immigrants, many of whom do not speak English at home, has taken the brunt of the pandemic:
141,000 Reported Cases
5,900 Related Deaths
Communities of color are more than twice as likely to contract COVID.
New York City’s 3.1 millions immigrants receiving vaccines at a lower rate than white counterparts.
Many do not speak English and require a translator.
“COVID Taught Us That We Must Do Better”
Dr. Omar Lattouf - Founder, OurHealthNYC - Cardiovascular Surgeon
