First Nations Covid

• B.C. Indigenous family brings home ashes of unvaccinated loved one

  Tyrone Joseph fought hard to promote science and vaccinations after his sister’s death and he hopes others can learn from their tragic experience.

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  Aug 21, 2022
  
• First Nations communities are disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. Here’s why

  First Nations communities across Canada are being disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 virus. Here's why.

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  Sep 30, 2021
  
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• ‘Think about more than just yourself’: B.C. Indigenous family with loved ones in ICU urges vaccination

  As two of their unvaccinated family members battle COVID-19 in critical care, an Indigenous father and son are urging people to talk to their families about vaccination.

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  Sep 13, 2021
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• Cowichan Tribes record 4th death from COVID-19 as members battle outbreak

  Prior to the start of 2021, there were no recorded cases of COVID-19 among the members of the Cowichan Tribes on Vancouver Island.

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  Feb 23, 2021
• COVID-19 positivity rate higher for B.C. First Nations than other communities: health officials

  The rate of positive cases among First Nations members was at 200 per 100,000 people as of Sept. 15, compared with 144 per 100,000 people among other British Columbians.

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  Sep 27, 2020
• B.C. First Nation locks down after contact with released inmate who tested positive for coronavirus

  "I would have assumed that the Mission Institution would have to make sure that there was no doubt that it was completely cleared up before they released anyone," said Chief Joe Alphonse.

  Apr 22, 2020