Economically disadvantaged neighborhoods in Austin, Texas saw higher rates of infection well into pandemic’s second year

During the COVID-19 pandemic’s first 15 months, people in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods in a large U.S. city suffered infection rates up to 10 times as high as their counterparts in wealthier neighborhoods, research from The University of Texas at Austin has found. The findings could offer clues to address health disparities in future outbreaks and public health crises.