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The Trump administration's large-scale federal workforce reductions have disproportionately impacted Black employees, including Dr. Peggy Carr, the first Black woman to serve as chief statistician at the Education Department, highlighting the racial disparities in the administration's staffing policies.
New research from the University of New Mexico reveals that COVID-19 has disproportionately affected otherwise healthy Native Americans, with higher rates of severe illness and death compared to other races and ethnicities. The study suggests that the immune systems of Native Americans may react poorly to the virus, similar to past illnesses experienced by their communities. Early intervention and appropriate clinical management are crucial in mitigating the impact of the virus on Native American populations. The findings highlight the need for improved responses to future deadly viruses.