"We are very concerned about that. It is very sad. There is nothing we can do about it right now except to give them the best possible care to avoid complications," Fauci said.
A few states have released racial data on COVID-19 infection, including Illinois, Louisiana, Michigan, New Jersey and North Carolina. Data from these states showed African Americans died at disproportionately higher rates compared with other Americans.
According to state public health departments, of all the coronavirus-related deaths in Louisiana, about 70 percent were African American patients, despite the fact that African Americans comprise less than one third of the state's population.
In Michigan, African Americans account for 14 percent of the state's population, but 33 percent of COVID-19 cases and 40 percent of deaths.
"Currently the race data for COVID-19 are not complete. As soon as other states with huge population released their data, such as Texas, California and New York state, we can have a clearer picture of COVID-19 infection and mortality for all races," Zhang told Xinhua.
Trump said the White House would release data on coronavirus cases by race shortly.
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said the risk of tragedy is very real. "It is a reminder that we have to be very careful with people with underlying health conditions."
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