COVID-19 Is Killing More Black And Brown Chicagoans, But White Residents Are Getting The Vaccine

Data shows there are more vaccinations in zip codes in the downtown area and North side than the heavily-hit South and West sides.

By Richard Requena, Stina Chang
COVID-19 Is Killing Black And Brown Chicagoans, But White Residents Are Getting The Vaccine
Customers wear a mask as they check out information signs that a COVID-19 vaccine is not yet available at Walgreens in Northbrook, Ill., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2020. Nam Y. Huh / AP Photo
COVID-19 Is Killing Black And Brown Chicagoans, But White Residents Are Getting The Vaccine
Customers wear a mask as they check out information signs that a COVID-19 vaccine is not yet available at Walgreens in Northbrook, Ill., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2020. Nam Y. Huh / AP Photo

COVID-19 Is Killing More Black And Brown Chicagoans, But White Residents Are Getting The Vaccine

Data shows there are more vaccinations in zip codes in the downtown area and North side than the heavily-hit South and West sides.

By Richard Requena, Stina Chang
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Data shows there are more vaccinations in zip codes in the downtown area and North side than the heavily-hit South and West sides.

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