So when Covid-19 emerged as a global threat for the Pacific it was almost a case of take a number and stand in line. Read more• Covid 19: New model shows Māori, Pasifika at higher risk of hospitalisation• Covid 19 coronavirus: Boaties stranded in Pacific appeal for New Zealand's help• Covid-19 coronavirus: Vaccine roll out starts in parts of the Pacific• Covid 19 coronavirus: Pacific health leader warns of potential for 'wildfire' spread in Pacific communityThis past week we started with Pasifika here in New Zealand then looked at Papua New Guinea, The Marshall Islands and French Polynesia. Pasifika communities fighting Covid-19 in Aotearoa New ZealandOn February 28, 2020, New Zealand's first confirmed Covid-19 case was reported to the Ministry of Health. Photo / SuppliedMarshall Islands leading Pacific Covid-19 vaccination rolloutA year on from Covid-19's arrival in the Pacific, the Marshall Islands is leading the region in having its people vaccinated against the virus. Ministry of Health chief executive Dr Siale 'Akau'ola says like many other Pacific countries, Tonga was anxious when they heard the news about Covid-19.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 06, 2021 06:33 UTC