The poorest, most congested ZIP code in Salinas are being hit the hardest by the coronavirus, according to data released Monday.
Health Equity & Social Justice
Thousands of local residents are out of work due to stay-at-home orders designed to curb the spread of COVID-19, the illness caused by the new coronavirus — and that means many tenants are likely short on rent money.
Lacking access to a primary doctor or not having a car has been has prevented many poor residents from getting tested so far. The result, local experts say, is cases flying under the radar.
This story was produced as part of a larger project led by Lindsey Holden, a participant in the 2019 Data Fellowship.
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