There were 29 Covid cases in the community on Thursday, including five in Waikato - prompting the current boundary to be extended to the south from 11.59pm on Thursday night. Video / NZ HeraldA leading Māori health researcher says there is now a real risk that the spread of Covid within the Māori community could have devastating consequences if many continue to stay unvaccinated. Photo / Supplied"That tells us that the spread has gone into the Māori community," he told the show. Covid situation could be akin to 1918 Spanish flu pandemic"They're really, really serious numbers. Evidence showed there was a higher uptake of the vaccine among Māori where Māori health provider groups were more accessible.

Source: New Zealand Herald October 07, 2021 21:00 UTC