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Print 1. Participants identifying as South Asian or Black were more likely to test positive for COVID-19 infection, be hospitalized for COVID-related symptoms, and be admitted to the intensive care unit compared with the White population. 2. In the second wave, the relative rates of COVID-related hospitalization, ICU admission, and death were further increased in the South Asian population compared to the White population. Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good) Study Rundown: Since the start of the pandemic, COVID-19 has been noted to disproportionately affect minority ethnic groups versus White groups in the UK. To further understand these differences, this study...
