Factories and Cigarette Stores in Kahnawake Ordered Closed
Written by Webadmin on 21 March 2020
To limit the potential spread of the coronavirus in Kahnawake, the Covid-19 Task Force has ordered all factories and cigarette stores in the community to close effective immediately. The Longhouses and Churches in the community are also closed until further notice.
As well they have closed the two Pharmacies in Kahnawake to indoor traffic. However, they will continue to operate and fill prescriptions as usual.
Commissioner of Public Safety Lloyd Phillips also urging Kahnawakero:non to remain in the community as much as possible. “It is to slow the progression,” Phillips said. “We don’t want someone going out and bringing the virus back to the community.”
Phillips said that does not include essential travel such as getting groceries and medical appointments outside of Kahnawake.
“People are strongly discouraged to go outside the community for non essential purposes,” Phillips said.
