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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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BC Tests Found Unsafe Lead Levels in Water of 35 First Nation Schools


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Francesca Fionda 23 Feb 2021 | The Tyee / Institute for Investigative Journalism
Francesca Fionda is a freelance investigative and data journalist, and journalism instructor.
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Safe or not? Tests done in 2017 by the First Nations Health Authority in 261 sites on reserves across BC showed unsafe lead levels in water for 35 schools. BC’s health minister was told, but what’s happened since is not publicly shared.
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When Trever Andrew found out there was a small amount of lead leaching into the tap water in the girl’s washroom at T selcéwtqen Clleq mel ten/Chief Atahm School, he knew it was important to act fast. There is no safe level of lead exposure and children are particularly vulnerable. In adults, lead exposure increases the risk of high blood pressure and kidney damage. In children, lead can affect the develop ....

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Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Coming In A Timely Fashion To Williams Lake First Nation


Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Coming In A Timely Fashion To Williams Lake First Nation
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The Sugarcane Community will soon be receiving the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
Williams Lake First Nation Chief Administrative Officer and Director of the Emergency Operation Centre, Aaron Mannella, said they were really thrilled to hear the news that the vaccine is coming in a timely fashion.
“We’ve been supported by a number of agencies but we’re particularly thankful for the support shown by Interior Health and the First Nation Health Authority”. Manella said, “So we received a commitment to provide vaccinations for our Elders starting with the oldest and going down the list as supplies allow, and so we’re anticipating that this could occur as early as next week”. ....

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