Opinion

Coronavirus will devastate Aboriginal communities if we don't act now

By James Ward, Jason Agostino
March 19 2020 - 6:57pm
One in eight First Nations people live in overcrowded housing. This means COVID-19 could spread rapidly. Picture: Shutterstock
One in eight First Nations people live in overcrowded housing. This means COVID-19 could spread rapidly. Picture: Shutterstock

As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, we need to ensure the most vulnerable people in our communities aren't left behind. This includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, especially those living in remote and very remote areas.

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