States Work to Advance Racial Equity in COVID-19 Outcomes and Beyond

This commentary covers how states are working to ensure equitable distribution of resources and funding to promote health and safety for all during the COVID-19 pandemic.

As the pandemic progresses and reveals the disproportionate impact of the disease on people of color, several states have created task forces and workgroups to ensure the equitable distribution of testing, personal protective equipment, and information about the disease.