Local area First Nations continue to deal with cases of COVID-19, but there is a noticeable improvement compared to two weeks ago.
Several were reporting either low or reduced numbers of active cases in the last several days. The most noticeable decline was seen on Red Pheasant Cree Nation which had seven active cases and no new cases on Dec. 6. This was down from a high of 21 active cases on Nov. 28.
On Dec. 5, Moosomin First Nation was reporting 16 active cases, down from 22 active cases reported on Nov. 25. Again, they had no new cases that date.
The last report from Saulteaux First Nation indicated they had five active cases as of Nov. 30; they also continue to have checkpoints set up where only residents and essential workers are allowed in.
The news was much better for Sweetgrass First Nation which reported no new or active cases on Dec. 4.
Numbers had also been low at Poundmaker Cree Nation which reported one active case as of Nov. 27. Little Pine First Nation also reported just one active case on Dec. 5.
The area’s reserves have dealt with the COVID-19 situation by increasing security and checkpoints for people entering and exiting the reserves, and they have stepped up testing and contact tracing including drive-thru testing at some locations.
As of Sunday there is a total of 334 cases in the entire North West zone. This includes 87 cases in North West 4 (including The Battlefords) and 98 in North West 3 which includes the vicinity to the southwest and northeast of the Battlefords.
