WINNIPEG -- Members of the Canadian Armed Forces have been deployed to help with the COVID-19 situation on a remote Manitoba First Nation. On Thursday, approximately 35 personnel were sent to Red Sucker Lake First Nation. The remote fly-in community declared a state of emergency on Friday, Dec. 11. A National Defence spokesperson said the group sent to help consists of a medical team, support and general duty personnel, and leadership from CFB Shilo and CFB Edmonton. The spokesperson noted a liaison and reconnaissance team from CFB Shilo were dispatched on Monday, alongside other federal, provincial, and community partners. Along with the state of emergency, Red Sucker Lake First Nation also issued a full lockdown order.