Report by Brad Sears, Kerith Conron and Andrew Flores. The Williams Institute, UCLA School of Law.
February 2021.
Many LGBT adults are at higher risk of serious illness related to COVID-19 and its negative economic impacts. Using data collected by Axios-Ipsos in the fall of 2020, this report provides new data on the impact of COVID-19 on LGBT people.
Highlights:
- LGBT people of color were twice as likely as white non-LGBT people to test positive for COVID-19.
- LGBT people of color were disproportionately report being laid off or furloughed and struggling to pay for basic needs.
- LGBT respondents were more likely to report wearing a mask, practicing social distancing, and being concerned about getting sick from COVID-19.