Clive Lewis, Norfolk s only MP of colour, said there were several issues to consider to understand the disparity. You have to look at the history of science and medicine in this country, he said. For many years there has been a promotion of racist thought, so you can see why a lot of black people are suspicious of the state. That lack of trust is something you cannot get away from, and it s not just the black community but any that is disadvantaged.
Clive Lewis, MP for Norwich South, has urged members of the BAME community to get the coronavirus vaccine
West Norfolk Muslim community leader voices concerns over coronavirus vaccine misinformation
| Updated: 07:48, 02 February 2021
Health bodies should have done more to prevent misinformation persuading people from ethnic minority groups not to have a coronavirus vaccine, a West Norfolk community leader says.
Sports stars and celebrities have been taking part in a campaign to debunk online claims that the jabs contradict the teachings of religions such as Islam and Hinduism.
The Government has said it is working with faith groups to encourage people to be vaccinated.
West Norfolk Islamic Association president Azam Gabbair, pictured here, right, with former borough mayor Nick Daubney, is worried about people from black and ethnic minority groups being persuaded not to have a vaccine.