Don t let this virus make you shorten your life, Gerald McKenzie said. If we don t take the vaccine, we re opening ourselves up to that virus because it s not going to go away. That virus is going to stay.
I want you to do the same thing watch your grandchildren grow up.
- Gerald McKenzie
McKenzie said people understand in general that when enough of them are vaccinated things can return to normal. He said the community currently has 16 active cases. However, some misinformation is being shared that people will get really sick or turn into a zombie. [It] will help prevent you from getting sick with COVID-19 and passing it on to other people and to our grandchildren, McKenzie said.
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“We are limited by the amount of doses that we have received. We could get absolutely more vaccinations done more quickly if and when the federal government provides us with more doses.” Merriman said the province is expecting a total of 30,000 doses in January a number he said doesn t cut it. “This is just simply not near enough and it is significantly less than they promised us just last month.” He said Premier Scott Moe would be raising the issue with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a phone call on Thursday. This week the Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority declared outbreaks at the Lac La Ronge Indian Band communities of Stanley Mission and the Kitsaki, La Ronge reserve. Outbreaks have also been declared in Pelican Narrows and Southend.
Outbreak declared for Kitsaki; NITHA reports 241 COVID cases
The Northern Inter Tribal Health Authority (NITHA) has declared another outbreak of COVID-19.
An outbreak has been declared for Kitsaki, La Ronge Reserve. NITHA explained in a statement posted online the declaration was made after an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. NITHA added there is evidence of community transmission.
NITHA said they are working with the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRB) to contain the outbreak. Health officials are recommending people practice preventative measures which includes mask wearing, maintaining physical distancing and hand washing. It is also recommended people stay home when possible.