Tribal EOC and MCA Community Health Report New COVID-19 Cases

AKWESASNE. On Monday, December 6, 2021, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Emergency Operations Center and Health Services reported five (5) new positive cases of COVID-19 in Akwesasne’s southern portion over the weekend.

The SRMT EOC reported 21 total active cases remain under the Tribe’s jurisdiction, with 14 family members and friends in quarantine at home.

Four Akwesasronon are currently hospitalized due to severe symptoms.

Also reporting on Monday, December 6, 2021, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program informed the community of two (2) new positive cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community. They also reported 18 active cases as of Dec. 6th.

As of Saturday, December 4th to Monday, December 6th, 2021, St. Lawrence County reported 220 new cases of COVID. They also reported 809 active cases with 34 being hospitalized with 146 deaths.

Franklin County reported 31 new cases of COVID. They also reported 294 active cases with 752 Franklin County residents in quarantine with 27 deaths.

All encourage:

Get vaccinated as soon as you can.

· Vaccines are critical to enjoying a safe and healthy holiday season with family and friends.

Everyone ages 18 and older should get a booster shot.

· When we get vaccinations and boosters, we continue to protect ourselves and our loved ones.

Wear a mask

· Everyone 2 years or older who is not fully vaccinated should wear a mask in indoor public places.

· If you are fully vaccinated, to maximize protection and prevent possibly spreading COVID-19 to others, wear a mask indoors in public if you are in an area of substantial or high transmission.

Stay 6 feet away from others

· Inside your home

· Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

· If possible, maintain 6 feet between the person who is sick and other household members.

Outside your home

· Remember that some people without symptoms may be able to spread virus.

· Stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arm lengths) from other people, especially if you are at higher risk of getting very sick.