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Gun violence soared during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study finds – but the reasons why are complex
The pandemic brought about a sharp rise in mental health concerns, deep unemployment and an unprecedented amount of social isolation – a potentially deadly combination alongside rising gun sales.
theconversation.com
Gun violence incidence during the COVID-19 pandemic is higher than before the pandemic in the United States - Scientific Reports
During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, gun violence (GV) in the United States (U.S.) was postulated to increase strain on already taxed healthcare resources, such as blood products, intensive care beds, personal protective equipment, and even hospital staff. This report aims to...
Hmmm…what happened in Minnesota during COVID to lead to such a dramatic increase in gun violence? The reasons why are complex - probably the increase in gun sales, suggest the authors.
The place to be to avoid increased gun violence was the Everglades, if you couldn’t get to southern Alaska.
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