News Tackling poverty in a coronavirus-induced economic downturn: Is it too risky or the right thing to do? April 28, 2020Jayne O'Donnell, USA TODAYComments Off on Tackling poverty in a coronavirus-induced economic downturn: Is it too risky or the right thing to do? The social problems borne of poverty, including homelessness and trauma, are a key reason COVID-19 sickens and kills far more people of color.