Current Public Health Measures as of July 20, 2021 as per Directive # 65
(updates/modifications highlighted in yellow)
Symptomatic Individuals:
- Individuals with COVID-like symptoms, whether vaccinated or not, are required to self-isolate and are required to be tested for COVID-19 at the KMHC testing site (preferable) or another testing site (Chateauguay is best following Kahnawake to ensure faster results)
- Change to COVID-19 symptoms: Runny nose and/or congestion is no longer a COVID-19 symptom. Therefore, testing not required for runny nose and/or congestion. (Especially important in daycare or school settings. Your child can attend daycare if only presenting with a runny nose and no other symptoms).
- KMHC testing site presently opened on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Make an appointment by calling 450-638-3930 ext. 2296 or ext. 2275.
- Persons over 6 years of age may now get tested with a gargle test if you present to the testing site within the first 7 days of symptoms. You must have symptoms at time of test or test will not be reliable.
• Chateauguay testing site: 167 Maple Boulevard, 1-877-644-4545. Appointment required.
Contact Tracing:
• Fully vaccinated individuals (7 days post 2nd dose), will no longer be asked to self-isolate if in contact with a positive case (some exceptions possible as recommended by Public Health)
• However, if fully vaccinated and in contact with a positive case, Public Health requires that you self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms daily over a period of 14 days. If you develop symptoms, self-isolate and get tested for COVID-19.
- All Kahnawake businesses and restaurants must maintain a registry of people who enter and leave the premises. Public Health requires first and last name of each individual, their phone number and time of entry and departure
Masking:
• Masks are still mandatory in all indoor public settings (example: pharmacy or grocery store)
• Masking is no longer required in outdoor, public and private settings (example: ball field, small family gathering) if fully vaccinated. If partially vaccinated or not vaccinated, wearing a mask is recommended when 2-meter distance cannot be maintained.
• Masking in office spaces of community organizations are no longer required when in a seated area and where 2-meter distancing can be maintained OR where protective barriers are in place (plexiglass, dividers). Examples are: meeting/conference rooms in organizations such as MCK, KMHC or KSCS; group offices; classrooms in Kahnawake schools. Masks remain mandatory in all common areas when moving from one area to another.
• Masks are not required in indoor private settings if fully vaccinated and agreed upon by all participants (this includes in a person’s private vehicle). Immunocompromised individuals who are fully vaccinated should still wear masks when in private settings.
• Public Health recommends that individuals use their judgement, knowledge and education and acceptable level of risk when deciding about masking in their personal indoor and outdoor home environment
Distancing:
• 2-meter distancing is required in indoor public settings and in private areas of community organizations, if not fully vaccinated
• 2-meter distancing is recommended in outdoor public settings, if not fully vaccinated and especially if you are vulnerable person and not fully vaccinated
- 2-meter distancing is not required in outdoor private settings if everyone is comfortable with that decision.
• Public Health recommends that individuals use their judgement, knowledge and education and acceptable level of risk when deciding about distancing in their personal indoor and outdoor home environment
