03292021 Srmt Covid 19 Update Dashboard
03292021 Srmt Covid 19 Update Dashboard

Tribe’s EOC Reports 4 New COVID-19 Cases: 10 Quarantined

Mar 29, 2021

AKWESASNE — The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is reporting four (4) new cases of COVID-19 today — making eight (8) total active cases under the Tribe’s jurisdiction. Two (2) relatives were released from isolation and ten (10) family members and friends remain in quarantine. We extend them wishes for a healthy and symptom-free recovery.

The Tribe’s Health Services is holding additional COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics this week for individuals with family, employment, or other connections to the Akwesasne community. The walk-in vaccination clinics are being held at the former-IGA Building on Tuesday, March 30th and Thursday, April 1st beginning at 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. (Noon), or until supplies last.

The vaccine clinics are for individuals 18-years or older who are interested in receiving the Moderna vaccine, as well as for a limited number of 16 and 17-year-olds for the Pfizer vaccine. Non-native spouses of Tribal Members or employees who reside in Canada are also eligible to receive the vaccine and should contact Katrina Jacobs, SRMT Office of Emergency Management and Safety, at (518) 358-2272 extension 2210 for more information.

Akwesasne residents and employees can still schedule a COVID-19 test by calling Mountain Medical Urgent Care in Malone at (518) 521-3322 or their Massena facility at (315) 705-0700. Tests should only be taken if you have been outside of your immediate household bubble, not following protective measures, and no sooner than seven (7) days after suspected exposure to a positive case.

Please keep in mind that individuals who are awaiting COVID-19 test results cannot receive a vaccination. For more information about the Tribe’s Vaccine Clinics or to check your COVID-19 test results, please call Health Service’s new direct line at (518) 333-0230. Please leave your name and a good telephone number for a healthcare worker to call back.

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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