21 COVID variant cases in south Saskatchewan First Nations: ISC
April 1, 2021 Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
REGINA, SASK-As COVID-19 variant strains continue spreading in Regina and Moose Jaw, Dr. Ibrahim Khan is warning First Nations in the area about the risk to their communities.
Twenty-one variant cases have been recorded so far in southern First Nations, he said on Wednesday.
“Some of them are linked to the Regina VOCs (variants of concern),” said Khan, the chief health officer for the Saskatchewan section of Indigenous Services Canada (ISC).
“The VOCs are spreading very fast and are very transmissible. With just a light, casual stay with somebody that is positive, that can really transmit the infection.
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