Tagata Pasifika

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Tagata Pasifika

The Pacific voice on
New Zealand television
since 1987

Pacific Island Covid cases continue to surge in Utah

In the American state of Utah, Pacific Island communities continue to battle a surge in Covid-19 cases.

According to new data at the weekend, 2364 Pacific Islanders have been infected with Covid19, a rate 2.7 times higher than the state average.

There have been 23 Pacific Islander deaths to date, a rate 1.3 times higher than other ethnic groups, and 273 people who have been hospitalised.

Moana Makapelu Lee speaks with Jacob Fitisemanu, co-founder for Utah Pacific Islander Health Coalition, and community health worker Luisa Tupou.

Watch the full interviews above.

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