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Tribe’s EOC Reports 10 New COVID-19 Cases: 1 Death

AKWESASNE — The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is reporting ten (10) new cases of COVID-19 today — making sixteen (16) total active cases under the Tribe’s jurisdiction. There are no resolved cases, leaving 10 (ten) of our family and friends in quarantine. Unfortunately, one (1) of our community members has passed due to COVID-19. We extend our sincerest condolences to family and friends who have lost a loved one.

The Saint Regis Mohawk Health Services announced that the next vaccination clinic will take place on Thursday, February 25th by appointment-only. Pre-registration is required to help ensure doses will continue to be administered efficiently. Any Tribal Member interested in being vaccinated is encouraged to pre-register and schedule an appointment by calling (518) 333-0230.

Individuals will be screened to meet priority guidelines consisting of: an enrolled Tribal Member 40-years old or more, and living on the Southern Portion of Akwesasne or within the Tribe’s 15-mile radius. Those who have been diagnosed with diabetes are highly encouraged to call and schedule an appointment, as well as non-members who reside in an eligible person’s tribal household. If you leave message, do not assume you are on the schedule until you talk to someone directly. Individuals waiting on COVID-19 test results cannot receive the vaccine.

The next COVID-19 community drive-thru test collection will resume on Tuesday, February 23rd at the former-IGA Building beginning at 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., or while test supplies last. Akwesasne residents and employees can also schedule a test by contacting Mountain Medical Urgent Care in Malone at (518) 521-3322 or their facility in Massena at (315) 705-0700. As a reminder, individuals should only get tested if they have been outside of their immediate bubble or not following protective measures.

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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