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Isolation Centers Being Set Up In The Kenora Area

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The provincial government is helping to fund isolations centers in the Kenora area to deal with outbreaks of COVID-19 in a couple of
first nation communities.

Yesterday, there were 38 new positive cases yesterday.

Greg Rickford is the Indigenous Affairs Minister and says they are working to keep everyone safe.

“We’ve had a good relationship with the Kenora Chiefs Advisory and the Northwest Health Unit and my Ministry is leading a coordinated incident management response in an effort to provide additional isolation facilities…mobilize rapid testing,” says Rickford.

“We’re mobilizing the facility out on the Muriel Lake Road and we’re taking a look at some other options. I spoke with Waylon, chief Scott yesterday and he and I agreed that isolation capacity was quite limited.”

Many of the new cases are on the Wabaseemoong First Nation northwest of Kenora, but there are two cases on the Northwest Angle #33 First Nation.

Medical offer of Health Dr Kit Young Hoon says it’s important that we not let our guard down

“We have seen a significant increase in the number of COVID-19 positive test results in the Kenora region since early January”, says Young Hoon,

“Most of the cases appear to be linked to a small number of social circles who tend to gather together.

However with such a large number of cases, things can change rapidly and Kenora area residents must follow public health restrictions to prevent broad spread of the virus.”

 

 

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At Least Two Cases On Northwest Angle #33

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The Northwest Angle #33 First Nation says it’s been notified of two cases of COVID-19.

The band says there is potential of a third probable case in community as well.

Leadership in the community has started the process and is working with the Kenora Chiefs Advisory and the Kenora Health Access Center.

COVID testing teams will be heading into Angle Inlet on Sunday to conduct testing with membership, and arrangements are being made to have teams brought into Dog Paw as well as soon as possible.

The band says it is working closely with partner organizations to arrange for any measures that need to be taking place at this time.

Band council has asked members to follow public health guidelines and measures which include staying at home, no travelling outside of the community unless for essential services, social distancing, wearing masks and hand washing.

To prevent the spread, Northwest Angle #33 has made the decision to lock down the community, meaning no one is allowed in or out of community unless for essential services.

“We will do everything we can to help protect our community and our members, we will take all necessary precautions and work in collaboration closely with partner organizations to help contain this,” said Chief Darlene Comegan.

“We are hoping by implementing extra restrictions early and continuing to follow the provincial guidelines, that we can keep the cases to a small number.”
We take the health of our members very seriously, and will work together.