Tribe’s EOC Reports 3 New COVID-19 Cases, 13 Quarantined

Aug 4, 2021

AKWESASNE — The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Emergency Operations Center, in coordination with Health Services, is reporting a spike in COVID-19 cases under the Tribe’s jurisdiction. Three (3) new cases are being reported, which makes three (3) total active cases in Akwesasne’s southern portion. Through contact tracing, 13 family members and friends have been placed in quarantine due to exposure.

All individuals who are currently in isolation or quarantine are urged to please stay home and follow all guidance from public health. With the more transmissible Delta Variant quickly growing across the U.S. and Canada, it is highly important that you remain at home to prevent community spread. Please stay home and monitor for symptoms that include fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, and/or diarrhea.

With the majority of community members still unvaccinated there remains a risk of positive cases to increase. To protect our community—particularly those who cannot get the vaccine, such as children and those with immunocompromised conditions—individuals are urged once more to please get vaccinated. Please do your part to protect our community’s overall health and safety.

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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