Digital Lifeline: High-Speed Internet Linked to Drop In COVID-19 Death Rates

Broadband internet access offers more than just fast download and upload speeds—it is increasingly recognized as a key social determinant of health. A new study from the University of Michigan reveals that counties with better internet access reported fewer new COVID-19 deaths in 2020. Spencer Allen, the study’s author and a U-M doctoral student, discusses the findings in this Michigan News article.