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Edition 37 2020
Impact of COVID on the community of Yalata Lorraine Garay shares some reflections on how COVID has impacted Yalata Anangu communities.
Food There was a shortage of food and price rising of goods sold in the stores. At the beginning of lockdowns, bread prices went from $5.50 a loaf to $6.00. After meetings with Outback Stores, bread was sold at $3.00 a loaf; however the bread came from Katherine in the Northern Territory and was stale when people wanted to buy it. There was also a real shortage of toilet paper and baby wipes.
Travel There were so many restrictions and very little information provided. Initially, community was told that no one was allowed to leave the community. This led to fear and frustration towards the police and other community members.
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