Post by Kiwi Frontline on Apr 1, 2020 4:49:37 GMT 12
NORTHLAND AND AUCKLAND DISTRICT HEALTH BOARDS LAUNCH DAILY COVID-19 Q&A WITH MĀORI TELEVISION
The Northland, Waitematā, Auckland and Counties Manukau DHBs have launched a daily COVID-19 Q&A for Māori communities, broadcast on Māori Television’s Facebook page.
‘The Whaanau Guide for COVID-19’ launched on Sunday 29 March 2020 and will be broadcast daily at 4pm. The Sunday episode is available here.
Produced by Mahi Tahi Media and presented by Te Arahi Maipi, each show features a panel of health, social sector, and welfare experts to answer viewer’s questions and provide advice to help Māori respond to the pandemic.....
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2003/S00610/northland-and-auckland-district-health-boards-launch-daily-covid-19-qa-with-maori-television.htm
NO GUARANTEE MAORI COVID FIGURE WILL STAY LOW
A member of Māori pandemic response group Te Rōpū Whakakaupapa Urutā is warning a Health Ministry report that just 4 per cent of COVID-19 cases are Māori is no cause for complacency.
Dr Rawiri Jansen says it’s important in terms of crown obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi the ministry collects ethnicity data, but it’s not clear yet how consistent that collection is.
The 4 per cent figure fits the fact most cases are linked to overseas travel, but the real concern for Māori is what happens if there is widespread community transmission of the virus......
www.waateanews.com/waateanews/x_news/MjM5NTg/No-guarantee-Maori-COVID-figure-will-stay-low
WAIPAREIRA COVID-19 TESTING STATION OPENS IN WEST AUCKLAND
Te Whānau o Waipareira has set up a drive-in assessment centre in west Auckland to serve whānau who have reason to believe they are at risk of COVID-19.
The clinic opened at Whānau Centre today to test systems and ensure a smooth operation.
Maori Wardens who will be on traffic and security patrol - will be the first point of contact.
“We have set up the Waipareira Covid Testing Station to ensure our whānau have fair access to COVID-19 tests,” said John Tamihere, CEO of Whānau Waipareira.....
www.waateanews.com/waateanews/x_news/MjM5ODA/COVID-19/Waipareira-Covid-19-Testing-Station-Opens-in-West-Auckland