Peguis First Nation has entered a strict two-week lockdown as leadership warns there’s a high risk for community spreading.
The COVID-19 Community Lockdown features a 14-day schedule in which some “lockdown” days have an enforced 24-hour curfew, and every fourth day is a “relaxed lockdown” where residents are permitted to travel to shop for essentials.
The COVID-19 Community Lockdown for Peguis First Nation began Sunday, November 1 at 12:00 a.m. | Photo courtesy of Peguis First Nation
As of Sunday, Peguis First Nation has seen a total 113 total cases, 76 of which are active.
A COVID-19 Response and Isolation Complex has been delivered to the community, which features 10 large isolation units.
The COVID-19 Response and Isolation Complex will remain in the community after the pandemic is over | Photo courtesy of Peguis First Nation
The latest update from the province shows 123 active cases in the Fisher/Peguis health district.
Peguis Public Health says the lockdown is set to end by Tuesday, November 16 — although it can be extended longer if needed.
