Elsevier created a COVID-19 resource center in 2020 to provide free information on the virus in English and Mandarin. The center grants permission for free access to research in PubMed Central and other repositories. A study published in 2020 analyzed racial disparities in COVID-19 cases and deaths in U.S. counties. It found that counties with higher proportions of Black residents had higher rates of infection and mortality, even after adjusting for factors like age, poverty, and comorbidities. Black communities faced higher risks due to social determinants, structural racism, and environmental factors. The study highlighted that 52% of U.S. COVID-19 cases and 58% of deaths occurred in disproportionately Black counties. These counties were more likely to be in the southern U.S., where health disparities are more pronounced. The study also found that lack of health insurance contributed to higher rates of infection. The research underscores the need for policy interventions to address systemic inequities and improve health outcomes for Black Americans. The findings emphasize the importance of collecting detailed racial data to better understand and respond to health disparities.Elsevier created a COVID-19 resource center in 2020 to provide free information on the virus in English and Mandarin. The center grants permission for free access to research in PubMed Central and other repositories. A study published in 2020 analyzed racial disparities in COVID-19 cases and deaths in U.S. counties. It found that counties with higher proportions of Black residents had higher rates of infection and mortality, even after adjusting for factors like age, poverty, and comorbidities. Black communities faced higher risks due to social determinants, structural racism, and environmental factors. The study highlighted that 52% of U.S. COVID-19 cases and 58% of deaths occurred in disproportionately Black counties. These counties were more likely to be in the southern U.S., where health disparities are more pronounced. The study also found that lack of health insurance contributed to higher rates of infection. The research underscores the need for policy interventions to address systemic inequities and improve health outcomes for Black Americans. The findings emphasize the importance of collecting detailed racial data to better understand and respond to health disparities.