Public health authorities have confirmed five new COVID-19 cases in Attawapiskat First Nation.
The Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) says it is working to identify and contact close contacts of these new confirmed cases of COVID-19.
WAHA also stated it is working with Porcupine Health Unit to ensure that the five infected people remain isolated.
If any symptoms develop, authorities recommend isolating immediately until a COVID-19 test can be arranged.
Fort Albany, Attawapiskat, Kashechewan, Peawanuck and Moosonee:
Call the Porcupine Health Unit’s branch in Moosonee
1-705-336-2294 x 326
8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.
Moose Factory:
Call the Moose Factory Health Centre
705-658-4220 between
8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.
Telehealth Ontario:
after hours and weekends
1-866-797-0000
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