Our study has several strengths. The health system covers a large, diverse geographic region within the New York metropolitan area. A single record system for all hospital sites and shared institutional protocols for all obstetrical units allowed uniformity of **data** collection. Unlike other large registry studies, 45,46 which only include suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19, our study also includes all patients who had a negative test result for the virus under a universal testing protocol. Providing adequate context, with more granular **data** that are not geographically disaggregated, is essential when evaluating disparities. 47 Data in a vacuum can lead to erroneous and dangerous conclusions that reinforce stereotypes.