Historic racism could be a factor behind the high coronavirus death rate among ethnic minorities, NHS bosses have reportedly found.
A Public Health England report seen by the BBC is said to have ruled that the crisis is "exacerbating existing inequalities".
The document, which has not been published, says racism and social inequality could explain why black, Asian and minority communities are more likely to die after contracting Covid-19.
Experts believe that people are less likely to seek care or demand proper personal protective equipment (PPE), the BBC reports.
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