There has been no further spread of COVID-19 in three First Nations communities.
The Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority says all cases in Kasabonika Lake and Pikangikum are resolved.
Three cases in Sandy Lake are in self-isolation in the community.
No illness has been reported.
Doctor John Guilfoyle says the local pandemic teams, the leadership, the nursing stations and public health officials have all worked together to prevent the spread of the virus.
Dr. Guilfoyle is strongly urging avoiding non-essential travel.
“We’ve had four incidents recently and most of them, in fact pretty well all of them, have been related to travel to and from the community. We’ve managed to pick-up these infections and we’ve contact traced and we’ve managed to get around it.”
Dr. Guilfoyle says he understands that some First Nation members need to leave the community for medical appointments and he doesn’t want anyone to delay that care.
He urges people to take the necessary health precautions including physical distancing, wearing a mask, avoid crowded and loud spaces and use hand sanitizer.
Dr. Guilfoyle also recommends that you self-isolate or self-monitor when you return home.
