One of the most concerning outbreaks of Covid-19 in the country right now is taking place in western NSW.




Towns like Wilcannia and Walgett have high Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations and some of the lowest vaccination rates in the state.




When the pandemic hit the region only eight percent of Indigenous people were fully vaccinated.




Now, with the virus spreading fast, there are serious concerns for the community.




Today, Bhiamie Williamson on the situation on the ground in western NSW. 




Guest: ANU research associate and Euahlayi man, Bhiamie Williamson




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One of the most concerning outbreaks of Covid-19 in the country right now is taking place in western NSW. Towns like Wilcannia and Walgett have high Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations and some of the lowest vaccination rates in the state. When the pandemic hit the region only eight percent of Indigenous people were fully vaccinated. Now, with the virus spreading fast, there are serious concerns for the community. Today, Bhiamie Williamson on the situation on the ground in western NSW.  Guest: ANU research associate and Euahlayi man, Bhiamie Williamson Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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One of the most concerning outbreaks of Covid-19 in the country right now is taking place in western NSW.Towns like Wilcannia and Walgett have high Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations and some of the lowest vaccination rates in the sta...

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