Peguis First Nation has been moved to the ‘critical’ red level in response to concerning COVID-19 case numbers in Manitoba’s largest First Nation.
The announcement was made Thursday by public health officials, in partnership with the chief and council from Peguis First Nation.
According to an update from Peguis Public Health on Thursday, Peguis has recorded 140 total confirmed cases, with 63 cases considered active.
Peguis is currently on day 5 of a strict 14-day lockdown, with an enforced 24-hour curfew, permitting community residents to travel only to seek testing, medical care, or essential supplies.
The COVID-19 Community Lockdown for Peguis First Nation began Sunday, November 1 at 12:00 a.m. | Photo courtesy of Peguis First Nation
Peguis First Nation is also setting up its own COVID-19 testing site, training some community members to assist in the testing process.
The Interlake’s Fisher/Peguis health district has tallied 187 cases of COVID-19 — 168 of those cases are considered active.
