Canada’s first COVID-19 vaccine is on the way. How can the social impact world make sure it gets to those who need it most?

Author Brennan Doherty
Black residents of Canada’s largest city are only about 9 percent of the population, yet comprise 24 percent of Toronto’s COVID-19 cases

Why It Matters

Canada just approved a COVID-19 vaccine. Meanwhile, Toronto’s Black community is getting infected with COVID-19 at disproportionately high rates. Medical inequities and distrust are part of the problem and the incoming vaccine may not be enough.

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