A group representing the Afghan community in Victoria has criticised Professor Brett Sutton after he made direct reference to the community during a daily briefing on new coronavirus cases.
The Afghan Australian Community of Victoria group has criticised the state's Chief Health Officer Professor Brett Sutton after he made direct reference to that community during a daily briefing on new coronavirus cases.
“That is absolutely the case here and I know they're motivated to get on top of this as much as anyone." Zahida Popal says Afghan community members are"concerned and disappointed" by Prof Sutton's comments.Deputy Chief Health Officer Allen Cheng confirmed there have been no new cases in the Casey cluster overnight, after recording five new cases on Thursday.
“The Afghan Australian community of Victoria is deeply hurt and concerned by the inferences made in the media and to an extent, it has caused a sense of distrust in the system.
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