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Covid-19: The global crisis — in data Public Health
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The Financial Times team has continued to be a crucial source of analysis on the pandemic, led by the work of John Burn-Murdoch. After months of comprehensive coverage, they’ve released an interactive report showcasing some of their most important findings so far. They investigate the numbers behind Covid-19’s enormous death tolls, and predict what the future could hold.
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For months, Biden has dominated the airwaves, spending nearly twice as much on television advertising than Trump. He’s been hitting three swing states -- Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin -- particularly hard, spending $53 million to Trump’s $17 million. The New York Times breaks down how the candidates’ advertising war is shaping up in critical battlegrounds leading up to the election.
Lifelines—A Pandemic Undertow Public Health
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This project from Periscopic brings attention to the consequences of COVID-19-related recession and isolation on our mental wellbeing. As a result of the pandemic, the number of deaths of despair, from suicide or substance abuse, are projected to rise nearly two million over the next decade. It’s a reminder to connect with others, help people access care, and push for policy that bolsters mental healthcare and addiction services.
Crime rose unevenly when stay-at-home orders lifted. The racial disparity is the widest in years. Public Policy
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When stay-at-home orders went into effect in March across major U.S. cities, violent crime tended to drop below typical levels. But by mid-May, crime was starting to rise, especially in predominantly Black neighborhoods. A Washington Post analysis of 27 U.S. metros shows that the gulf between the rates of violence in Black and White communities has grown dramatically this year.