Chicagoland Latino Community on track to lead in COVID-19 Deaths
CHICAGO, April 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Recent data analysis by Computer Forensics & Electronic Medical Records expert Lee Neubecker of Enigma Forensics shows some troubling trends in COVID-19 distribution amongst the greater Chicagoland area. The New York City Latino Community numbers at 29 percent of the population but as of a week ago, they accounted for 34 percent of deaths related to COVID-19. Similarly, Chicagoland Latinos are on a fast clip to experience similar devastation from the outbreak.
Analysis of the top fastest growth Zip Codes that all have experienced an average Coronavirus confirmed positive growth rate at or in excess of 9% led us to cross reference the population. Of those fastest growing 10 Zip Codes from 4/11/20 to 4/13/20, the combined population is 56% majority Hispanic. This finding doesn't negate that the black community is being devastated by this pandemic in greater numbers at present in Chicago, but does suggest transmission rates may be greater within the Hispanic community at present.
Latest Full Data: https://enigmaforensics.com/fastest-coronavirus-growth-rate-by-zip-code-in-illinois/
Rank Zip Code
Neighborhood (Data as of 4/13/20) Growth Rate White Black or African American Hispanic Other
1 60641
Chicago - Portage Park 22% 26,985 1,741 38,982 4,311
2 60435
Joliet - Cathedral area 19% 27,579 6,359 12,235 2,000
3 60626
Chicago - West Rogers Park, Rogers Park, Edgewater 18% 20,977 11,758 11,275 5,189
4 60639
Chicago - Belmont Cragin 18% 5,637 13,518 71,611 1,383
5 60638
Chicago - Bedford Park 14% 29,068 1,618 25,125 986
6 60647
Chicago - Hermosa, Logan Square 14% 34,316 4,996 44,262 3,621
7 60632
Chicago - Brighton Park 14% 9,111 1,040 76,854 4,439
8 60634
Chicago - Dunning 14% 42,420 1,041 26,241 3,746
9 60625
Chicago - Lincoln Square 13% 34,102 3,205 29,236 12,427
10 60804
Cicero 12% 7,023 2,951 74,029 674
Total for Top 19 Fastest 15.6% 237,218 48,227 409,850 38,776
Growing Zip Codes
32% 7% 56% 5%
Specific outreach to the black community has shown positive outcomes in reducing COVID-19 risk in those communities, and this should be replicated elsewhere. These communities with rapidly growing Coronavirus cases need to take immediate steps to ensure workers are being provided appropriate training, protective equipment and rapid testing. Many businesses in economically struggling communities are failing to protect their workers and customers and this needs to change promptly.
"Mayor Lori Lightfoot has shown great creativity in using social media and humor to educate Chicago at large about the gravity of the virus. That same creative but honest approach targeting the Latino communities might help get the word out and slow the spread rate of the virus in these hot spot areas," said Lee Neubecker.
The CDC should be releasing demographic information by zip code to help local governments best allocate the resources needed for communities being disproportionately impacted by this outbreak. The full blog post and data are available here:
https://enigmaforensics.com/blog/coronavirus-case-growth-highest-in-hispanic-communities/
Contact:
Lee Neubecker
inquiries@enigmaforensics.com
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