Surveillance testing finds two Iroquois Lodge employees positive for COVID-19, no threat to residents
February 5, 2021
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SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND-Two employees at Iroquois Lodge in Ohsweken have tested Positive for COVID-19
Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) was notified Thursday by Ohsweken Public Health (OPH) that the two workers tested positive, but no residents have tested positive.
“Both individuals were reported asymptomatic at the time of testing, which is a stark reminder to the community that testing is an important tool for containing further spread. I am thankful for the Lodge’s continual surveillance testing. We acted quickly to protect the residents and the team working at the Lodge,” Lori Davis-Hill director of health services said.
Six Nations community urges patience as COVID-19 vaccinations begin
Six Nations of the Grand River elected council called for patience Wednesday as it announced that more vaccinations have taken place since the second community update provided on Saturday, Jan. 9.
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Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council says Hamilton Health Sciences Hospital is the Pfizer vaccination hub location for Six Nations Long Term Care (LTC) staff, and they have vaccinated 27 staff and support workers from Iroquois Lodge thus far.(Evan Mitsui/CBC)
Six Nations of the Grand River elected council is calling for patience as it works to vaccinate more residents, staff and support workers at Iroquois Lodge long-term care home.
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