Speaking at a virtual public health conference Wednesday, Njoo said collecting data on race and ethnicity for health purposes has been neglected for a very long time but everyone recognizes its importance now.
The viral threat has many of my patients running scared—some have barely left their homes since the pandemic began. These include the elderly, the immunocompromised and those with comorbidities.
As Canada stares down second wave of COVID-19 and braces for flu season, Miller expressed major concerns that Indigenous peoples won't feel safe seeking care. "Why in the hell would I go and get a flu vaccine if I was going to be treated like garbage?"
