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Chief David Monias of Pimicikamak Cree Nation (PCN) said that the rising COVID-19 cases in the PCN are due to overcrowded housing in their community.
As of Tuesday the community, also known as Cross Lake, has 107 confirmed active cases which more than doubles the case count from Friday when 42 members tested positive for the virus.
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“When the pandemic first started, we said that this would be devastating for First Nations in the long-run because of overcrowding and the lack of housing in the community,” said Monias during a press conference on Tuesday.