Chiefs of Ontario

#COVID19 in #Indigenous communities: What you need to know this week. The number of cases of COVID-19 in First Nations communities reached a grim new milestone over the weekend, surpassing 20,000 cases since the pandemic arrived in Canada over a year ago. According to the latest data from Indigenous Services Canada, the number of active cases on-reserve has been on the decline. There were 1,481 active cases as of Feb. 22.... https://www.cbc.ca//i/indigenous-covid-19-update-1.5924392

Racist and baseless: Facebook posts about #Wabaseemoong #COVID19 outbreak causing harm in Kenora, Ont. Recent social media posts spreading misinformation about the COVID-19 outbreak in Wabaseemoong Independent Nations are not only false, but they are "creating fear and mistrust" within the city of Kenora, Ont. and the broader northwestern Ontario community, according to Indigenous and non-Indigenous leaders in the region. Instead, community members and leaders are asking peop...le to stop racial discrimination and to show compassion for those working hard to contain the outbreak. https://www.cbc.ca//kenora-racist-social-media-posts-1.592

The PHU as part of Operation Remote Immunity and in partnership with Weeneebayko and Area Health Authority (WAHA), ORNGE, First Nation Inuit Health Branch and l...ocal community partners are offering a clinic on Friday for COVID-19 vaccines. Vaccines will be given to those who want their first vaccine and to those who are due for their second. For more information about the COVID-19 vaccine, visit our Website at phu.fyi/covid-vaccine

Please share! We are confirming that five additional COVID-19 cases have been identified. These cases are contacts to the ten previous cases announced. This inc...reases the case count to fifteen positive COVID-19 cases in the region. WAHA has received authorization from the leadership of the Municipality to state that the new cases are in Moosonee. WAHA is working with the Porcupine Health Unit to ensure the individuals are safe and isolating. The public health unit is also following up with anyone identified as close contacts. If you think you may have COVID-19 symptoms or have been in close contact with someone who has it, first self-isolate and complete the on-line COVID-19 Self-Assessment to determine your next steps. https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/ Please contact Porcupine Public Health Unit 1-800-461-1818 if you have any questions. Together, let's look after ourselves and our loved ones by wearing a mask, washing your hands often and practicing physical distancing. Let's continue to stay safe and vigilant during this time. For more information, check out our website https://www.waha.ca/.../five-additional-positive-covid.../ #MooseFactory #Moosonee #FortAlbany #Peawanuck #Kashechewan #Attawapiskat #MoCreebec #COVID19 #StayHomeStaySafe