[OANN] Surgeon General Jerome Adams is calling attention to the history of medical racism across the U.S. amid the pandemic.
During an interview on Sunday, Adams said the issue needs to be addressed immediately in order to properly combat the ongoing coronavirus crisis within the black community. His comments came after alleged racist medical care led to the death of a black doctor in Indiana.
In a recent video, Dr. Susan Moore was allegedly begging for treatment in the hospital before she passed.
Adams said in order to combat the coronavirus in the black community, we need to acknowledge the past and make adjustments. According to a number of reports, communities of color in the U.S. have a greater chance of being impacted by the pandemic, primarily due to undiagnosed and untreated pre-existing conditions.
Adams also touted the work of a black female doctor who helped develop ‘Moderna’s’ COVID-19 vaccine. He commended the vaccine by saying, “We need to walk the talk,” citing his recent vaccination.
Adams said the reason he was vaccinated on live television was to show the public that he looked at the data from both his scientist and doctor perspective. The Surgeon General also praised the vaccine’s effectiveness and noted the trial groups were made up of diverse participants.
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