Mushkegowuk Health Department

First Dose Pfizer Clinics for 12 years and older!

BULLETIN: Thirteen New Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 and Outbreak Declared In the Porcupine Health Unit Area Cases The Porcupine Health Unit (PHU) is reporting th...irteen new COVID-19 cases among residents in the health unit area. Eleven cases are in Timmins and two are in the James and Hudson Bay region. Three cases are contacts of a case and ten are under investigation. Outbreak The Porcupine Health Unit (PHU) is declaring an COVID-19 oubreak at Tim Hortons 110 Algonquin Blvd West in Timmins. To date, two individuals are confirmed cases of COVID-19 and the investigation has determined that the cases are related to the workplace. Stay home and self-isolate if: - You are confirmed case - You think or you are a contact of a confirmed case - You have symptoms get tested - You are waiting for your test results - Someone in your household has symptoms 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 (https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/) to determine your next steps. If testing is required, seek testing through one of the assessment centres across Ontario (https://covid-19.ontario.ca/assessment-centre-locations/). You can also call the Porcupine Health Unit at 705-360-4819 or toll-free at 1-800-461-1818. Visit Ontario’s website https://covid-19.ontario.ca/ to learn more about how the province continues to protect Ontarians from COVID-19.

First People across the country are hurting. They are crying. They are grieving. They are angry. They are in pain. We will not break. We will be kind to one another. We are all in this together. - Grand Chief Jonathan Solomon

Vaccination Clinics for youth 12-17 year olds start today in both Moose Factory and Peawanuck.

To our community members: We can confirm that there are fourteen new COVID-19 cases in our region. WAHA has received authorization from the leadership of Attawa...piskat First Nation and the Municipality of Moosonee to state that these new cases are in their respective communities. WAHA is working with Porcupine Health Unit and the local health services to ensure that the individuals are isolated, and that the contact tracing investigation is ongoing. The new regional case count is ninety-eight, sixteen in Attawapiskat, forty-one in Moosonee, twenty-seven in Fort Albany, thirteen in Moose Factory, and one in Kashechewan. Together, let's look after our loved ones by washing your hands, wearing a mask, and practicing physical distancing. If you are not well, stay home to protect others. Call you local public health office to find out how you can get your COVID-19 vaccine. If you have any questions related to COVID-19, please send an email to [email protected]. #Peawanuck #Attawapiskat #Kashechewan #FortAlbany #Moosonee #MooseFactory #Mocreebec

BULLETIN: Forty New Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 In the Porcupine Health Unit Area The Porcupine Health Unit (PHU) is reporting forty new COVID-19 cases among re...sidents in the health unit area. Eighteen cases are in Timmins, fourteen are in the James and Hudson Bay region, seven are in area of Cochrane, Matheson, Iroquois Falls, Smooth Rock Falls, and one in the area of Kapuskasing, Opasatika, Val Rita-Harty, Moonbeam, Fauquier-Strickland. Six cases are contacts of a case, three are related to an outbreak and thirty-one are under investigation. Stay home and self-isolate if: - You are confirmed case - You think or you are a contact of a confirmed case - You have symptoms get tested - You are waiting for your test results - Someone in your household has symptoms 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 (https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/) to determine your next steps. If testing is required, seek testing through one of the assessment centres across Ontario (https://covid-19.ontario.ca/assessment-centre-locations/). You can also call the Porcupine Health Unit at 705-360-4819 or toll-free at 1-800-461-1818. Visit Ontario’s website https://covid-19.ontario.ca/ to learn more about how the province continues to protect Ontarians from COVID-19.

Attention All: We can confirm that there are four new COVID-19 cases in our region. WAHA has received authorization from the leadership of Fort Albany First Nat...ion and the Municipality of Moosonee to state that these new cases are in their respective community. WAHA is working with Porcupine Health Unit and the local health services to ensure that the individuals are isolated, and that the contact tracing investigation is ongoing. The new regional case count is eighty-three, forty in Moosonee, twenty-seven in Fort Albany, thirteen in Moose Factory, three in Attawapiskat, and one in Kashechewan. Together, let's look after our loved ones by washing your hands, wearing a mask, and practicing physical distancing. If you are not well, stay home to protect others. Call you local public health office to find out how you can get your COVID-19 vaccine. If you have any questions related to COVID-19, please send an email to [email protected]. #Peawanuck #Attawapiskat #Kashechewan #FortAlbany #Moosonee #MooseFactory #Mocreebec

BULLETIN: Potential Public Exposure to COVID-19 Related to Train Travel The Porcupine Health Unit (PHU) is releasing information related to a positive case of C...OVID-19. Through the investigation, they have learned that there may have been a potential risk exposure to the public related to the following travel: Thursday, May 27, 2021 Ontario Northland train, scheduled departure time 5:00 p.m., from Moosonee to Cochrane, especially those seated in coach #2, rows 10 to 14. These passengers are advised to self-isolate at home immediately and call the PHU or your local health unit. Other travellers are directed to self-monitor. If you are experiencing symptoms, self-isolate at home and call the Porcupine Health Unit COVID-19 Information Line at 705-267-1181 or 1-800-461-1818 or your local public health unit. An infected person can spread COVID-19 starting 48 hours (or 2 days) before the person had any symptoms or tested positive for COVID-19. To reduce the risk of exposure, we ask that you continue to follow public health measures: - stay home and isolate if you have any symptoms - practice 2 metres physical distancing - wash your hands often with soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer - sneeze and cough into your sleeve - avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth - wear a mask in indoor public spaces - wear a mask indoors and outdoors when physical distancing of 2 metres/6 feet cannot be maintained.

As of 5:00 p.m., (Friday, May 28th), we can confirm that there are five new positive COVID-19 cases in the region. WAHA has received authorization from the lead...ership of Fort Albany First Nation, Attawapiskat First Nation, and the Municipality of Moosonee to state that these new cases are in their respective communities. WAHA is working with Porcupine Health Unit and the local health services to ensure that the individuals are isolated, and that the contact tracing investigation is ongoing. The new regional case count is seventy-nine, thirty-seven in Moosonee, twenty-five in Fort Albany, thirteen in Moose Factory, three in Attawapiskat, and one in Kashechewan. The case in Kashechewan is isolating outside of the region and poses no risk of exposure to the community. Read more, https://www.waha.ca//five-new-positive-covid-19-cases-con/ Together, let's look after our loved ones by washing your hands, wearing a mask, and practicing physical distancing. If you are not well, stay home to protect others. Call you local public health office to find out how you can get your COVID-19 vaccine. If you have any questions related to COVID-19, please send an email to [email protected]. #Peawanuck #Attawapiskat #Kashechewan #FortAlbany #Moosonee #MooseFactory #Mocreebec

Update for Friday, May 28, 2021 The Porcupine Health Unit (PHU) is reporting forty-one new COVID-19 cases and fourteen resolved cases among residents in the hea...lth unit area. Twenty-seven cases are in Timmins, eight cases are in the area of Cochrane, Matheson, Iroquois Falls, Smooth Rock Falls, five cases are in the James and Hudson Bay region and one case is in the area of Hearst, Hornepayne. Six cases are related to an outbreak, two are contacts of a case and the investigation is ongoing for thirty-three cases. Visit phu.fyi/covid-cases for more information about confirmed cases in the PHU region. Please be kind to those who show symptoms or test positive for COVID-19. This is an illness it’s not a source of stigma or shame. The COVID-19 virus is to blame, not people. We are all doing the best we can, and we need to stick together and keep caring for each other no matter what happens. The health unit is currently holding vaccination clinics for all individuals who are 12 years and older. The PHU currently has appointments available for Timmins, Matheson, Smooth Rock Falls, Hearst, Iroquois Falls, Kapuskasing, Iroquois Falls, Cochrane, and Hornepayne. Visit phu.fyi/covid-vaccine for information or to book your appointment. Our COVID-19 information line is open today from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call 705-360-4819 or the toll-free number, 1-800-461-1818. See phu.fyi/offices for local contact numbers.

Vaccine Clinics for youth 12-17 years old start next week in the James and Hudson Bay Region. Visit our website to learn more about Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Va...ccine https://www.waha.ca/covid-19/vaccine/ Together, let's look after our loved ones by washing your hands, wearing a mask, and practicing physical distancing. If you are not well, stay home to protect others. If you have any questions related to COVID-19, please send an email to [email protected]. Peawanuck's Community events/activities/notices page ACB Attawapiskat Community Bulletin Kashechewan Health Services Program Events Fort Albany First Nation Town of Moosonee - Emergency Updates Moose Factory Health Centre MoCreebec Eeyoud Council Ornge Ontario Ministry of Health GCIndigenous #Peawanuck #Attawapiskat #Kashechewan #FortAlbany #Moosonee #MooseFactory #MoCreebec

As of 5:00 p.m., (Thursday, May 27th), we can confirm that there are five new positive COVID-19 cases in the region. WAHA has received authorization from the le...adership of Fort Albany First Nation, Attawapiskat First Nation, and the Municipality of Moosonee to state that these new cases are in their respective communities. Porcupine Health has reported a case in Kashechewan; however, the individual is isolating out of region with no risk of exposure to the community. There are fifteen resolved cases, fourteen in Moosonee and one in Moose Factory. The new regional case count is seventy-five, thirty-six in Moosonee, twenty-three in Fort Albany, thirteen in Moose Factory, two in Attawapiskat, and one in Kashechewan. Read more, https://www.waha.ca//five-new-positive-covid-19-cases-and/ Together, let's look after our loved ones by washing your hands, wearing a mask, and practicing physical distancing. If you are not well, stay home to protect others. Call you local public health office to find out how you can get your COVID-19 vaccine. If you have any questions related to COVID-19, please send an email to [email protected]. #Peawanuck #Attawapiskat #Kashechewan #FortAlbany #Moosonee #MooseFactory #Mocreebec

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Stay home if you have symptoms. Incorporate a face covering into your costume, and avoid crowding on doorsteps. For more safety tips, visit: https://www.porcupinehu.on.ca//novel-coro/covid-halloween/

No active cases, 4 resolved.

Halloween tips!

We are all being exposed to a huge amount of COVID-19 information on a daily basis, and not all of it is reliable. Here are 7 tips for telling the difference and stopping the spread of misinformation: https://bit.ly/31sc7wk

Smoking damages your lungs and other parts of your body, and it makes you more vulnerable to COVID-19 infection. It is the right time to quit smoking for a safer and better health.

How children can #WearAMask properly. Read more about children & masks in relation to COVID-19 bit.ly/35AXoSA

What kind of mask should you wear while flying during COVID-19 Medical mask for those over 60 or people with underlying health conditions Fabric mask for people who feel healthy and have no symptoms

Alternatives to handshakes, hugs and high fives during COVID-19

HALLOWEEN: A suggest poster by the OMH for those who would like to hand out candy on Halloween this year.

Check out the sessions offered with Mushkegowuk’s Art Therapist, Erika at the Art of Healing

By-Law 1609 update. Changes to Emergency Preventative Measures are: 1. A mandatory 11:00 pm to 6:00 am curfew for all residents of Moose Factory Island will rem...ain in effect as of October 7, 2020. Exemptions will be made only for those attending work, in need of medical care and for those participating in traditional harvesting. 4. Exemptions to #3 include family medical emergencies, when in contact with family members from another household ensure masks or face coverings and physical distancing is practiced. 5. Exemptions to #3 also include funerals, which are limited to members of the immediate family. Masks or face coverings and physical distancing is required at funerals. 6. All funerals in Moose Factory Island must be held at either the Cree Cultural Interpretive Centre or adjacent to the graveyard at St. Thomas Anglican Church. 14. All schools in Moose Factory Island are exempted from this By-law, as long as safety measures approved by the PEOT are implemented. As per Council Motion #2020-07-228 passed on October 7, 2020, this bylaw will remain in force for an additional twenty days to October 27, 2020, unless that time period is extended or abridged by resolution of Council. View PDF version at: www.moosecree.com/documents/bylaw1609extended7.pdf

As of 2:00 p.m. (Tuesday, October 6th), there are no active cases of COVID-19 and four are resolved. We update our COVID-19 information page each day at 4 p.m.... on our website: https://www.waha.ca/covid-19 Together, let's look after our loved ones by washing your hands, wearing a mask, and practicing physical distancing. If you are not well, stay home to protect others. If you have any questions related to COVID-19, please send an email to [email protected]. #Peawanuck #Attawapiskat #Kashechewan #FortAlbany #Moosonee #MooseFactory #Mocreebec

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