An analysis of New Bedford death certificates reveals a surprising cluster of deaths among elderly residents who worked for decades when the textile and apparel industry was at its peak.
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Pandemic’s death toll struck unevenly in New Bedford
Death certificates obtained by The New Bedford Light show the elderly and younger Black and Hispanic residents have borne the heaviest burden. Overall, the number of people who died in New Bedford increased 15 percent last year over averages of the last decade. Coronavirus became the leading cause of death in the city in 2020.