Tribe’s EOC Reports 5 New COVID-19 Cases: 67 Quarantined
Jan 13, 2021
AKWESASNE — The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is reporting five (5) new cases of COVID-19 today, which makes 18 total active cases under the Tribe’s jurisdiction. None of our relatives have resolved since yesterday, leaving 67 family members and friends in quarantine. We continue to extend them our best wishes for a speedy and safe recovery.
The new cases can be attributed to household spread, where once the virus is introduced into a household it continues to spread to other members of the same household. It requires members, often family members or housemates, to isolate themselves until released by a public health official. For anyone who is undergoing isolation or quarantine who may need emergency food supplies or other essential items, please contact the Tribe’s Family Advocates Office at (518) 358-3021.
The EOC takes this time to ask everyone to please remain vigilant, as well as patient when dealing with frontline staff and healthcare workers. They have been on the frontline risking their own personal safety since the pandemic started and doing their best to meet your everyday health and wellness needs. They are not only risking their personal health; but that of their husbands, wives, children, and relatives. Please be respectful in your language and keep our frontline workers safe; including from verbal abuse.
The EOC is urging everyone to please stay in your immediate household’s bubble, wear a mask, practice social distancing, and wash your hands often. We will get through this by taking personal action today.
VACCINE REGISTRATIONS:
Seniors ages 65 and over can now call the Tribe’s Office for the Aging to pre-register to receive a vaccination. A provider from Health Services will contact you to complete a health screening and schedule your appointment. You will need to provide your name, date of birth, and phone number. To pre-register, call the Tribe’s Office for the Aging at (518) 358-2963.
A radio talk show was conducted with Health Services Director Michael Cook and Clinical Director Dr. Benson Kelly. The talk show was recorded and is available on the Tribe’s Facebook page and Health Service’s webpage. Individuals are encouraged to watch the recording for information on the vaccination process currently underway.
COMMUNITY TESTING:
COVID-19 drive-thru test collection clinics have been scheduled for January 19th and 26th beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the former-IGA Building while supplies last. For anyone seeking to obtain their results for a COVID-19 test, please call the clinic’s new direct line at (518) 333-0230.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
If you have a non-emergency matter, please call the Tribe’s Emergency Operations Center at (518) 320-0019; Monday-Friday, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
If you require emergency food supplies or other essential items, please contact the Family Advocate’s Office at (518) 358-3021.
For a listing of other tribal services and programs that are here to help you, please visit the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s website at www.srmt-nsn.gov or our Facebook page.
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