The Ontario government has moved twenty-seven (27) public health regions out of the “shutdown” status and into “revised and strengthened” status; one of the 27 being the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU), of which the City of Cornwall and Akwesasne fall under. The order is effective as of February 16, 2021. The decision to move EOHU into the Orange Zone […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports eleven (11) new active cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community, as of February 16, 2021. There are now a total of 26 active cases, 196 total cases, and 170 resolved since the start of the pandemic. (Total cases include Tsiionkwanonhso:te active cases.) MCA extends its best wishes […]
Read moreThe MCA’s Department of Health (DOH) has received confirmation from the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) that a staff member of the Iakhihsohtha Lodge has tested positive for COVID-19. The COVID-19 test result was detected by Iakhihsohtha Lodge’s regular weekly nasal swab surveillance testing. The staff member is currently home in isolation. All staff, residents, and residents’ families have been […]
Read moreFor Immediate Release: Enníska/February 12, 2021 The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports seven (7) new active cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community, as of February 12, 2021. There are now a total of 18 active cases, and 185 total cases, and 167 resolved since the start of the pandemic. (Total cases include Tsiionkwanonhso:te […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports three (3) new active cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community, as of February 11, 2021. There are now a total of 11 active cases, 178 total cases, and 167 resolved since the start of the pandemic. (Total cases include Tsiionkwanonhso:te active cases.) MCA extends its best wishes […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports four (4) new active cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community, as of February 10, 2021. There are now a total of 12 active cases, 173 total cases, and 161 resolved since the start of the pandemic. (Total cases include Tsiionkwanonhso:te active cases.) MCA extends its best wishes […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Non-Insured Health Program (ANIHB) is still currently operating with a staggered schedule, and will continue with the staggered schedule until March 1, 2021. ANIHB staff continue to provide services to the community, without interruption. Medical Transportation is still operating with three (3) drivers. The MT service is available Monday to Saturday for essential appointments. Community members are encouraged […]
Read moreDue to community inquiry, the MCA Department of Health (DOH) would like to provide some information on the different strains of COVID-19 that are being reported in the news and various media outlets. As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, the DOH has made every effort to keep the community informed on the latest developments. Concern about the new reported […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to announce that our Environment Program is hosting their 6th annual celebration of World Wetlands, in collaboration with the St. Lawrence River Institute. Starting February 22, join us for a 5-day virtual event and celebrate not only wetlands, but all aspects of creation! Stay tuned for updates on the events and information on […]
Read moreIn our ongoing effort to keep the community updated with the latest on the COVID-19 positive case reported at the Iakhihsohtha Lodge, we are informing the community that Iakhihsohtha Lodge has been removed from outbreak status, as of February 10, 2021, following two (2) weeks of negative COVID-19 results for both residents and staff members. To be removed from outbreak […]
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