2nd Day in a Row No New Covid- 19 Cases in Kahnawake
Written by Paul Graif on 1 April 2020
“We know that the efforts that we are making have been working,” said Lisa Westaway, the Executive Director of the Kateri Memorial Hospital (KMHC). “We can not let up because as soon as we do we will see an increase.”
The testing center in Kahnawake will reopen on Thursday, a day ahead of the planned 48 hour shutdown by public health in order to allow the labs a chance to catch up. There are 24 spots for testing in Kahnawake on Thursday. The criteria for those who will be tested include: Fever, cough, respiratory issues, loss of taste or loss of sense of smell, or travel or contact with someone who has tested positive for Covid-19. You can call the KMHC if you are experiencing the symptoms of coronavirus at 450-638-3930 Ext. 2296 or Ext. 2275.
Mohawk Council of Kahnawake Chief Gina Deer said that further to a press release today that provided an update on payments for those who have lost their incomes: “The relief payments are expected to start as early as next week,” Deer said. The team at Client Based Services are working 7 days a week and making and receiving calls at 450-638-0500 from 8:30 am to 8:30 pm.
KSCS says that all of their regular services remain intact and continue to be offered to the community. In addition the prevention staff is putting their resources and information on to the KSCS Facebook page as well as at KSCS.ca
Cheryl Zacharie is the Manager of Support Services at KSCS, she says they are also working on a special taking circle for front line and essential workers in Kahnawake to offer them psycho-social support.
K1037 is now receiving financial assistance from Task Force. Lloyd Phillips, the Commissioner of Public Safety said that the radio station is an essential service. He said it is important they remain on-air in order to provide information to the community. “They rely heavily on Radio Bingo which has been temporarily suspended,” Phillips said.
