"Preventing Frontline Worker Deaths: Urgent Reforms Needed, Scientists Warn"

A study published in BMJ suggests that the US government's failure to protect frontline workers from COVID-19 led to thousands of deaths. The report highlights the disproportionate impact on Black and Hispanic workers and immigrants in essential industries. It criticizes federal policies for prioritizing production and profits over worker safety and health, and calls for improved workplace protections, paid sick leave, and better access to healthcare. The study also points out shortcomings in OSHA and CDC guidance, and proposes a comprehensive action plan to address future pandemic threats.