Also, social distancing is more difficult if you are less well off. And, underlying conditions (asthma, hypertension, diabetes) and weaker immune systems from a lower level of preventative care and poorer nutrition can be a factor. Lack of funds can make it difficult to stock up on food. 40% of Americans can not come up with $400 to cover an emergency. Closed schools present more of a problem. Many low-income jobs are considered essential and require close quarters: cooks, nurse’s aides, grocery store clerks, delivery folk. Low-income jobs generally cannot be done remotely.