Tribe’s EOC Reports 2 Active COVID-19 Cases, 21 Quarantined
Aug 5, 2021
AKWESASNE — The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Emergency Operations Center and Health Services is reporting one (1) new case of COVID-19 today in Akwesasne’s southern portion. They are pleased that one (1) community member has been released from isolation however, two (2) active cases remain under the Tribe’s jurisdiction. Through contact tracing, the number of family members and friends in quarantine due to exposure has increased to 21. We wish them all a safe and complication-free recovery.
COVID-19 variants are continuing to emerge and spread among unvaccinated individuals, including the newly discovered Epsilon and Lamda, so the EOC and Health Services are urging everyone to please get vaccinated. The variants will continue to evolve and will pose a significant risk to public health until community immunity is reached, which is at least 70% of local residents vaccinated. As of July 29th, only 45.6% of residents are fully protected—leaving around 4,300 of eligible community members susceptible to the virus. This does not include youth under the age of 12-years old who cannot get the vaccine.
With the Franklin County Fair scheduled to start tomorrow on August 6th, individuals are reminded that wearing a mask is still required for all unvaccinated individuals. Masks are the most effective tool to prevent the virus from spreading and is particularly important when social distancing is not possible.
COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINICS:
Individuals may attend the Open Walk-In Vaccine Clinic being held every Wednesday, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the former-IGA Building located at 850 State Route 37 in Akwesasne. All individuals ages 12 years or older can attend, but keep in mind that minors require a parent to be present. If you have any questions about vaccine clinics being conducted by Health Services please call (518) 333-0230.
Saint Regis Mohawk Health Services also announced individuals can receive a COVID-19 vaccination during their normally scheduled medical appointment. Please let your health care provider know you are interested in being vaccinated during the time of your appointment. You may also schedule a vaccination appointment by calling Health Services at (518) 358-3141.
COVID-19 PCR TEST COLLECTION CLINICS:
Saint Regis Mohawk Health Services is conducting COVID-19 PCR Test Collection Clinics from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at their main campus located at 404 State Route. Please follow the signs for the testing garage.
Akwesasne residents and employees can also schedule a COVID-19 test by contacting Mountain Medical Urgent Care in Malone at (518) 521-3322 or Mountain Medical Urgent Care in Massena at (315) 705-0700. The PCR Test is free however, requests to receive a Rapid Test is at the individual’s expense.
If you have a non-emergency matter, please call the Emergency Operations Center at (518) 320-0019; Monday-Friday, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
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