Over the last few years, St. James Parish earned the nickname, Cancer Alley, but since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, it has also been called, Death Alley.

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According to an NBC News report, the area is experiencing intense air pollution.

According to experts, the poor air quality in the area makes for a pre-existing condition which can make a person more susceptible to contracting the virus, and make it harder for them to fight it.

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A new study from Harvard University identified air pollution as a factor in higher coronavirus deaths.

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Expert contends that the deaths occurring in St. James Parish point directly to the way systemic racism impacted coronavirus deaths.