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Indigenous people hit harder by COVID-19; Vaccines needed quickly


Indigenous people hit harder by COVID-19; Vaccines needed quickly
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The evidence is clear: Indigenous people are disproportionately impacted by COVID-19, with a higher risk of hospitalization and death due to transmission.
So says the First Nation Health Authority (FNHA) and other groups, as they look to address questions as to why Indigenous people are a higher priority for getting a vaccine in B.C.
As of March 17th, Provincial Laboratory Information Services data finds that First Nations people have tested positive for COVID-19 at a rate of 3,660 people per 100,000; that’s more than double the rate when compared to the provincial average. ....

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