Covid-19 risk for the black and minority ethnic community: why reports are misleading and create unjustified fear and anxiety

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   ORIGINAL BLOG POST DATED  8 MAY 2020 Widely reported stories like the above from the Guardian in May (stating that "blacks are more than four times more likely to die from Covid-19 than whites") and today's report from the BBC are extremely concerning.  However, a new report from our research group shows that the claims are misle…