WATCH: 'Race & Coronavirus: A Bay Area Conversation' virtual town hall about COVID-19 impact on African American community

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Monday, May 4, 2020
'Race & Coronavirus: A Bay Area Conversation'
ABC7 News presents, "Race and Coronavirus: Impact on the African American community" a virtual and interactive town hall addressing the impact of the novel coronavirus on the African American community.

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- During a White House task force briefing in early April, Dr. Anthony Fauci said black Americans are dying of coronavirus at much higher rates compared to other Americans in some major cities. Dr. Fauci said this is due in part to existing health disparities.

In an effort to provide those with the information they need, ABC7 presents, "Race and Coronavirus: A Bay Area Conversation," a virtual and interactive town hall on the impact of COVID-19 on the African American community.

The panelists included:

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