British Report: Black, Asian People Up to Twice as Likely to Die from COVID-19

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A British government report suggests that BAME communities – people from black, Asian or minority ethnic backgrounds - are up to 50% more likely to die after being infected with COVID-19, compared to whites. As Henry Ridgwell reports from London, scientists say it’s too early to tell what’s behind the higher death rate.

Camera: Henry Ridgwell