The coronavirus outbreak has already devastated Latino households across the country, with 65 percent of Hispanics losing their jobs or suffering a significant reduction of their income, a new poll found.
More than 65 percent of Hispanics have their jobs or suffered a significant reduction in their incomes as a result of the coronavirus pandemic—a"devastating" loss that will be difficult to recoup, experts said.
Among the poll's grim findings: Nationally, one-third of Latinos reported that they have lost a significant amount of savings and retirement, and another 57 percent said they had to cancel or delay medical appointments. About 43 percent said they expect to have trouble paying their rent. The poll, conducted by Latino Decisions, which surveyed 1,200 Latinos from April 7 to April 12, represents one of the most comprehensive looks at the state of the U.S. Latino community amid the pandemic.its findings were"eye-opening, important, and potentially devastating."
Community group helps distribute food and donated goods to people in need outside the Pan Y Cafe in Chelsea, Massachusetts on April 14, 2020.Among the poll's other findings: About 35 percent of respondents said they lost their job, and nearly half reported having their hours or wages cut. Another 29 percent reported that a"small business they own has either substantially reduced revenue or gone out of business altogether.
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