Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jan 21, 2021 3:03:28 GMT 12
COVID-19: MĀORI TO BE PRIORITISED FOR VACCINATION
The National Māori Pandemic group has said the protection of Māori will be at the centre of planning for the Covid-19 vaccine rollout.
Jansen said he expected some Māori under 65 would be included in the priority groups for vaccination.
"We've got evidence to show that Māori will be impacted by the Covid at a younger age so our programme must address that," Jansen said.
"My understanding is that yes, it has been agreed that Māori will be centred in that.".......
www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/coronavirus/300210486/covid19-mori-to-be-prioritised-for-vaccination
The National Māori Pandemic group has said the protection of Māori will be at the centre of planning for the Covid-19 vaccine rollout.
Jansen said he expected some Māori under 65 would be included in the priority groups for vaccination.
"We've got evidence to show that Māori will be impacted by the Covid at a younger age so our programme must address that," Jansen said.
"My understanding is that yes, it has been agreed that Māori will be centred in that.".......
www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/coronavirus/300210486/covid19-mori-to-be-prioritised-for-vaccination