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Why the Covid vaccination program in the Torres Strait islands depends on trust
Locals travel on private dingys with outboard motors between islands in the Torres Strait. Photograph: Sean Davey/Oculi/ Guardian
A perceived lack of cultural awareness has raised concerns about how the rollout will be received, but islanders are working to overcome the barriers
by SeanDavey
Sat 8 May 2021 16.00 EDT
Last modified on Sun 9 May 2021 01.12 EDT
Disruptions are not uncommon on Badu Island, one of the largest islands in the Torres Strait. When the Covid-19 pandemic hit in 2020, the Torres Strait went into lockdown in line with the rest of the country, and locals were encouraged not to travel between islands.