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More Information About COVID-19 Case

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The Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority has released more information about the positive case of COVID-19 over the weekend.

The Health Authority says the person was a health care professional who worked in the community for the past two weeks.

But because the person wore protective equipment at the time they were positive the risk is deemed low risk.

The individual did not have any contacts outside of work and has gone back to their home, outside the region, to self-isolate.

Because the person is considered to be low risk, the health unit isn’t required to trace any contacts.

As a precaution, any patients who were at the clinic from the period between July 20 to July 31 who are experiencing any symptoms should present themselves for assessment as soon as possible.

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SLFNHA Reporting COVID-19 Cases In First Nation Communities

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The Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority is reporting five cases of COVID-19 in two First Nation communities.

The Health Authority says they are not identifying the communities or community members to respect confidentiality and privacy.

In the first community a positive case was identified on Friday and an additional two cases were confirmed on Monday.

The SLFNHA met with all relevant parties and the individuals are in isolation, known contacts have been identified and the community’s assessment centre opened to help with contact tracing and testing.

Community members have also been made aware of the situation and the testing services that are available.

The SLFNHA also says in the second community there were two positive cases identified on Monday as well and case management and contact tracing has responded.

Although the Health Authority hasn’t identified the communities, Misheegogamang First Nation issued the following statement on Facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/mishkeegogamang/posts/2997794440330096