Advertisement

Coronavirus: Listuguj First Nation reporting 6 new cases

Click to play video: 'Coronavirus: Experts call for quick roll-out as COVID-19 vaccines sit in freezers'
Coronavirus: Experts call for quick roll-out as COVID-19 vaccines sit in freezers
WATCH: Nova Scotia has received its first shipment of the Moderna vaccine, but it won't be administered until next week. In New Brunswick and several other provinces, vaccines that are ready to go are sitting in freezers. Experts are calling for that shot rollout to be stepped up. Travis Fortnum reports – Dec 31, 2020

The Listuguj Mi’gmaq First Nation is reporting six new cases of the coronavirus in Listuguj, Quebec on Thursday.

That means there are now nine active cases in the community, the Listuguj Mi’gmaq government confirmed.

All active cases are related to close contact with an individual who travelled to the region from a red zone in Quebec and did not self-isolate.

Listuguj Community Health Services are providing support to those affected and are encouraging all members of the community to get tested if they feel they may have come in contact with the virus.

COVID-19 testing is available for residents of Listuguj at the CLSC in Pointe-à-la-Croix, Quebec from Monday to Friday between 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. AT., without an appointment.

Story continues below advertisement

The CLSC will be open on New Year’s Day. However, CLSC requires that you limit one person per vehicle for drive-in testing.

Receive the latest medical news and health information delivered to you every Sunday.

Get weekly health news

Receive the latest medical news and health information delivered to you every Sunday.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

COVID-19 testing appointments can also be arranged by calling 1-877-644-4545.

The Listuguj Mi’gmaq government is asking that anyone travelling to Listuguj from an identified red zone must self-isolate when entering the community.

Click to play video: 'Coronavirus: Criticism mounts as Quebecers, including politicians, spend holidays abroad'
Coronavirus: Criticism mounts as Quebecers, including politicians, spend holidays abroad

Listuguj residents travelling to a red zone must self-isolate when they return home, the government stressed.

Residents travelling for essential purposes such as work, school, medical appointments, custody arrangements and necessities of life are not required to self-isolate but must follow health and safety measures listed on the community’s website.

Story continues below advertisement

Officials say one member of the community is in the hospital while two individuals have recovered from the virus since the beginning of the pandemic.

Listuguj was once part of a regional bubble with Campbellton, N.B.

However, that collapsed in Oct. when cases in Quebec started to climb and the New Brunswick government ended the bubble.

Sponsored content

AdChoices