People from the Black Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community seem to be more at risk of severe illness and death than white social groups. This may be due to greater exposure to COVID-19 in the type of work they do or living situation, or it may be linked to underlying health conditions such as heart disease or diabetes.
Currently the increased risk has not been fully explained and the reasons are under investigation in further research studies. You can read more on the topic here.
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