8 Nov 2021

Covid-19: Māori health leader feels sense of 'doom' about easing restrictions

From Morning Report, 8:10 am on 8 November 2021

National Māori Pandemic group co-leader and Māori health leader Dr Rawiri Jansen says the prospect of Covid-19 restrictions easing fills him with a sense of doom.

He told Morning Report Māori are the most vulnerable, and least vaccinated, population, which is hugely worrying.

"I think Māori being the least vaccinated population and the most vulnerable population are literally in harm's way. we see that in terms of the Delta outbreak right now, in terms of deaths, and in terms of case numbers. That's hugely worrying for Māori communities."

Dr Jansen says the Prime Minister needs to make sure Māori are protected.