Lac Seul First Nation is now under a Code Red Lockdown order due to rising COVID-19 cases.
The First Nation released a statement on Friday April 30 stating “Chief and Council, along with the Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority are declaring an outbreak in the community”.
As of Saturday May 1, the First Nation had 11 confirmed cases of the virus and started a 14 day Code Red Lockdown order in all three communities in order to reduce exposure.
This means community members are to stay home, not visit other households and only go out for essential reasons like picking up groceries and medication, attending medical appointments or a COVID-19 vaccine or testing clinic.
Land based activities like walking, hiking, hunting, bike rides, etc. are allowed under the lockdown order.
Travel to other communities for non-essential reasons is also prohibited.
The First Nation adds they continue to look for people who may have come in contact with those who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Information on booking a COVID-19 test in Kejick Bay, Frenchman’s Head, White Fish Bay or the Meno-Ya-Win Emergency Department, the full releases can be read below.
Lac Seul First Nation Lockdown Friday April 30 Statement
Lac Seul First Nation Lockdown Saturday May 1 Statement
