Rural Covid-Related Death Rate Climbs for Second Week in a Row

Analyzes new COVID-19 infection rates between May 23-29,
2021, finding that while new infections declined, the COVID-related death rate rose for the second week in a row. Reports a 40% increase in rural COVID-related deaths in the last three weeks, while death rates in metropolitan counties rose only 4% during the same period. Includes an interactive map of infection rates in all U.S. counties.

Source: News stories via the Rural Assistance Center - June 1, 2021 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news