Mass Shootings Soared During Pandemic — And Researchers Think Covid Stress Could Be To Blame

Canada News News

Mass Shootings Soared During Pandemic — And Researchers Think Covid Stress Could Be To Blame
Canada Latest News,Canada Headlines
  • 📰 Forbes
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 16 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 10%
  • Publisher: 53%

Mass shootings soared during the pandemic—and researchers think Covid stress could be to blame

The stresses and pressures of the Covid-19 pandemic could have fueled the huge spike in U.S. mass shootings over the last year and a half, according to aThursday, amid a wider uptick in violent crime as officials move to tackle gun violence as a “serious public health threat.” Key Facts

In July 2020, there were 88 shootings, the researchers said, compared to 42 for the same month in 2019 and 45 in July 2018. Over the course of the pandemic, this means around one extra death and around seven more injuries from mass shootings every two days than would be expected before the pandemic.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

Forbes /  🏆 394. in US

Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Mass Shootings Soared During Pandemic — And Researchers Think Covid Stress Could Be To BlameMass Shootings Soared During Pandemic — And Researchers Think Covid Stress Could Be To BlameI am a London-based reporter for Forbes covering breaking news. Previously, I have worked as a reporter for a specialist legal publication covering big data and as a freelance journalist and policy analyst covering science, tech and health. I have a master’s degree in Biological Natural Sciences and a master’s degree in the History and Philosophy of Science from the University of Cambridge. Follow me on Twitter theroberthart or email me at rhartforbes.com
Read more »

Covid-19: NI records 10 Covid-linked deaths,1,304 casesCovid-19: NI records 10 Covid-linked deaths,1,304 casesThe total number of deaths linked to coronavirus in NI since the start of the pandemic is 2,478.
Read more »

COVID-19 Vaccines Won’t Affect Your Sexual Performance, but COVID-19 MightCOVID-19 Vaccines Won’t Affect Your Sexual Performance, but COVID-19 MightJust in case you were wondering.
Read more »

Biden’s COVID Booster Shot Rollout Is Creating Mass ConfusionBiden’s COVID Booster Shot Rollout Is Creating Mass ConfusionAmid confusion over the rollout of COVID booster shots, Biden and his administration have vowed that the FDA and CDC will have the final say over 'which booster shots to give, when to start them, and who will get them.'
Read more »

Notorious anti-mask QAnon supporter dies of CovidNotorious anti-mask QAnon supporter dies of CovidVeronica Wolski, a woman who became well-known online for her anti-mask beliefs, has died of Covid. Her story underscores the continuing challenge health care professionals and public health experts face fighting misinformation about the coronavirus. Dr. Kavita Patel joins to discuss.
Read more »

Few people medically exempt from getting COVID-19 vaccine: ExpertsFew people medically exempt from getting COVID-19 vaccine: ExpertsMedical experts who have been keeping track of COVID-19 vaccines and their effectiveness, say there are very few situations and conditions which would force a patient to put off getting vaccinated.
Read more »



Render Time: 2025-04-03 15:57:42