COVID-19 outbreak declared on Red Earth Cree Nation: NITHA

The Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority (NITHA) has declared an outbreak of COVID-19 in the community of Red Earth.

It comes following an increasing number of confirmed cases, with a contact tracing investigation underway.

The positive individuals attended a wedding in Natimeek on Oct. 9, when they were likely infectious.

NITHA is asking anyone who attended to self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms for 14 days unless they have or had symptoms of coronavirus.

In that case, they’re immediately self-isolate and call 811 to arrange for testing.