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COVID-19, First Nations and poor housing: "Wash hands frequently" and "self-isolate" akin to "Let them eat cake" in First Nations with overcrowded homes lacking piped water

2020

Thompson, S., Bonnycastle, M., & Hill, S.

Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, Manitoba

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This report provides an analysis of Canada's COVID-19 health directives to reduce public health risks within the context of First Nations challenges related to health, health care and housing infrastructure. The report concludes with some policy recommendations to mitigate the increased risk of COVID-19 and severe outcomes in the context of these health and services inequities. 

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COVID-19, First Nations and poor housing: "Wash hands frequently" and "self-isolate" akin to "Let them eat cake" in First Nations with overcrowded homes lacking piped water.

Thompson, S., Bonnycastle, M., & Hill, S. (2020). COVID-19, First Nations and poor housing: "Wash hands frequently" and "self-isolate" akin to "Let them eat cake" in First Nations with overcrowded homes lacking piped water. Winnipeg, MB: Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, Manitoba. 

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