Pandemic exposed ‘undeniable effects of racism’, says Fauci

Anthony Fauci said Covid-19 had ‘shown a bright light on our own society’s failings’ (Greg Nash/Pool via AP)

The immunologist who leads the Covid-19 response in the United States has said that “the undeniable effects of racism” led to unacceptable health disparities that particularly hurt ethnic minority groups during the pandemic.

Dr Anthony Fauci said: “Covid-19 has shown a bright light on our own society’s failings.”