Tribe’s EOC Reports 2 New COVID-19 Cases: 13 Total Active

Apr 20, 2021

AKWESASNE — The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is reporting two (2) new cases of COVID-19 today — making 13 total active cases under the Tribe’s jurisdiction. Three (3) community members were released from isolation and there was no update to the number of family members and friends in quarantine, which remains at 18. We with them all a safe and complication-free recovery and ask everyone to keep doing your part to keep our case numbers low.

Saint Regis Mohawk Health Services is holding a walk-in vaccination clinic on Thursday, April 22nd for all individuals at least 16-years old who are interested in receiving the Pfizer Vaccine. The walk-in clinic will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (or while doses last) at the former-IGA Building located at 850 State Route 37 in Akwesasne. Pfizer will be the only vaccine available on this day. The vaccine clinic is open to all however, 16 & 17-year-olds require a parent’s attendance.

Please get vaccinated when you have the opportunity to receive the COVID-19 Vaccine. Getting vaccinated protects yourself, your family, your friends, and the community. In addition, the sooner that the majority of community members are vaccinated, the sooner we will have community immunity and can resume community functions and other activities. It all begins with your first shot.

For those who will be getting their first dose (or Prime) you may have some slight side effects, but these are normal signs that your body is building protection. Some common side effects are a soreness or discomfort at the injection area, fever, chills, tiredness and/or headache. Please call your healthcare provider for any severe allergic reactions or side effects that do not go away after a few days.

If you are receiving the Pfizer vaccine, a second shot (or Booster) needs to be administered 21 days after the first dose. It takes approximately two weeks after the second shot for individuals to receive Pfizer’s 95% efficacy rate however, regardless of your vaccination status individuals should continue to follow all safety protocols: Please wear a mask, watch your distance, and wash your hands often.

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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