On behalf of the various organizations and services in the community,
the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) wishes to inform
Kahnawa’kehró:non that all schools and daycares will be closed for at
least the two weeks – similar to the situation throughout Quebec. The
Kahnawà:ke Sports Complex and Kahnawà:ke Youth Center will also close
immediately for the same period of time.
Kateri Memorial Hospital
Centre has also taken measures to protect patients, staff and visitors.
Of note, a screening process has been implemented for anyone entering
the building.
A meeting was held earlier today, which included
representatives from the MCK’s Public Safety Division, Kateri Memorial
Hospital Centre, Peacekeepers, Fire Brigade, Step-by-Step and
educational authorities to address the COVID-19 pandemic. Collective
efforts are underway and will continue on an ongoing basis until the
crisis subsides.
With the increase in persons being in
self-isolation protocol due to travel or potential contact with
COVID-19, it was decided at the meeting that those providing essential
services will continue their work evaluating impacts on staffing to
ensure their ability to provide necessary services.
“We are
working collectively to put together contingency plans to deal with
COVID-19 in the most effective ways possible,” said Commissioner of
Public Safety Lloyd Phillips. “We are meeting on a daily basis and will
make every effort possible to keep our population as safe and healthy as
possible.”
“Along with the Kahnawake911 Facebook page, we will
continue to use every means at our disposal to keep our people informed
on the latest developments and how they impact Kahnawà:ke,” Phillips
added. “It is extremely important that people don’t act on rumors or
innuendo, so we ask that you tell your friends, family members and
neighbors to use Kahnawake911 as much as possible.”
