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Tobacco Manufacturing – Directive 5
January 05, 2022 – 4:30pm
A State of Emergency has been declared in Kahnawà:ke on December 20th, 2021. The following Directive is effective immediately:
• Tobacco Manufacturing can re-open on January 9th, 2022. The following measures must be followed:
i) Medical Grade Mask (no cloth masks) must be worn at all times, by all employees
ii) 12 employees maximum (4 max per machine) the less amount of people present at one time = less overall risk of mass transmission
iii) Split all shifts to ensure the least amount of workers on site as possible
iv) Increase distancing to maximum distance possible in all areas between each machine, with a minimum of 2 meters (bagging and machine area)
v) No meetings or gatherings
vi) Air out the area by opening doors and windows 2 times per shift if possible
vii) Closure of lunchrooms and all common gathering areas. Employees eat at scattered times on their own and immediately replace mask after meal.
viii) Subject to inspection
These new Directive will be reevaluated by the Task Force on an ongoing basis.
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Task Force update on current measures
The Kahnawà:ke COVID-19 Task Force (‘Task Force’) wishes to update the community on the current situation regarding local measures that were implemented on New Year’s Eve after the surge of positive COVID-19 cases within the community.
The Task Force met yesterday and reviewed the current measures, which will remain until at least January 22, 2022. The Task Force will meet to re-evaluate the measures on January 19.
- Restaurants to remain closed for in-house dining, take-out and delivery only
- Gaming establishments to remain closed
- Personal care/Aesthetics/hair salons to remain closed
- Gyms to remain closed
- Indoor Sports to remain closed
- Local businesses to remain open on Sundays during regular hours (despite Quebec’s closure of all non-essential businesses on Sundays)
- Kahnawà:ke is for residents only between 10pm and 5am, with the exception of non-local essential service employees. The duration of this directive will coincide with Quebec’s timeline. Employers are responsible for ensuring their workers have proof of employment. Although there is no curfew for Kahnawa’kehró:non, you are subject to Quebec’s curfew should you leave the Territory, and we highly recommend that you remain in your family bubble at this time
- Kahnawà:ke Schools re-opening date extended to Monday, January 17, to ensure school administrators have time to prepare additional safety measures
- Funerals taking place in larger venues can accommodate up to a maximum of 25 persons or if taking place at Poissant’s up to a maximum of 10 persons at a time. It is highly recommended that visitation take place no more than two family bubbles at a time
- All recreation areas (such as the town rink, etc.) will be limited to one household at a time
- Travel, no restrictions imposed by Task Force
- It is recommended to remain in your family bubble as much as possible
The only modification that was agreed upon by the Task Force was to allow tobacco manufacturing to resume operations on January 9, 2022, with new, strict measures to ensure the health and safety of employees working in the industry.
Additionally, we remind the community to remain vigilant with the increased risk of transmitting the virus at this time. Please follow all safety measures (masking, distancing, and hand hygiene) and try to limit or avoid unnecessary exposure from gathering with other households or being out in public.
For up-to-date information on measures, isolation and testing requirements, and other COVID-19 related information, visit www.kahnawake911.com.
The Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre and Public Safety Commission wish to remind the community that Vaccination Clinics for COVID-19 vaccines will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall on the following dates:
- Wednesday, January 5 – 9am to 4:30pm
- Friday, January 7 – 9am to 4:30pm
- Saturday, January 8 – 9am to 4:30pm
This Vaccination Clinic is open to those 18 years and older for first, second dose or booster.
You can book your appointment as of today (January 4, 2022) at 1pm by clicking here.
Please note, due to the current situation in the community, and a shortage of healthcare staff, Vaccination Clinics will only be announced on a week-by-week basis.
Important Information: If you have had COVID-19, schedule your appointment 8 weeks after the beginning of your symptoms or a positive COVID-19 test.
It is also recommended that anyone under the age of 29 should receive the Pfizer vaccine as a booster/3rd dose, no matter which vaccine they received as their first or second dose, to reduce the risk of myocarditis and pericarditis.
With the number of confirmed COVID-19 variant (Delta and Omicron) cases on the rise around the world, it is recommended to get your booster or 3rd dose to enhance vaccine efficacy.
The Kahnawà:ke COVID-19 Task Force (‘Task Force’) is advising the community that new safety measures within Kahnawà:ke have been set into force, effective as of 4pm today (December 31st) to ensure the recent rising number of COVID-19 cases and its potential effects can be mitigated safely.
The situation within the community and surrounding area is deemed critical at this time, and transmission is at its highest. As a result, the Task Force has put the following measures into force:
- Kahnawà:ke is for residents only between 10pm and 5am, with the exception of non-local essential service employees. The duration of this directive will coincide with Quebec’s timeline. Employers are responsible to ensure their workers have proof of employment. Although there is no curfew for Kahnawa’kehró:non, you are subject to Quebec’s curfew should you leave the Territory and we highly recommend that you remain in your family bubble at this time;
- Local businesses to remain open on Sundays during regular hours (despite Quebec’s closure of all non-essential businesses on Sundays);
- Kahnawà:ke Schools re-opening date extended to Monday, January 17th, to ensure school administrators have time to prepare additional safety measures. The Kahnawake Education Center will make a formal announcement shortly;
- Funerals taking place in larger venues can accommodate up to a maximum of 25 persons or if taking place at Poissant’s up to a maximum of 10 persons at a time.It is highly recommended that visitation take place no more than two family bubbles at a time; and
- All recreation areas (such as the town rink, etc) will be limited to one household at a time.
Additionally, we remind the community to remain vigilant with the increased risk of transmitting the virus at this time. Please follow all safety measures (masking, distancing and hand-hygiene) and try to limit or avoid unnecessary exposure from gathering with other households or being out in public. The Task Force wishes not to enforce further restrictions unless absolutely necessary and hopes that the entire community takes the collective responsibility of doing what is necessary to beat this virus.
We are currently at the highest rate of positive cases (120 as of December 30th at 5pm), and that number is increasing each day. For up-to-date information on measures, isolation and testing requirements and other COVID-19 related information, visit www.kahnawake911.com.
Due to the increased demand for COVID-19 testing and a staffing shortage, the Kahnawà:ke COVID-19 Task Force would like to inform the community that the local testing center cannot accommodate all the requests for appointments.
If you have yet to receive a confirmation of an appointment for testing from the Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre, Kahnawa’kehró:non are being advised to find an alternative testing site outside the community. For those who wish to be tested, there are several testing sites that are currently offering walk-in and appointment services on the Island of Montreal.
Please note, whether you choose to visit a walk-in testing center or make an appointment via Clic Sante, you may experience delays and long waiting times. Unfortunately, this is to be expected with the high number of COVID-19 cases in the province of Quebec.
For detailed information on COVID-19 testing sites that offer walk-in and appointments in the Montreal area, please click here.
The Kahnawà:ke COVID-19 Task Force (Task Force) and Public Health Team wish to advise the community that due to the ever-changing situation in the community, and the increasing number of positive cases, have made the decision to increase measures in an effort to reduce the spread of the virus.
The following measures are effective immediately:
- All gaming establishments/Bingo Hall to be closed as of 1am, December 25, 2021, to January 8, 2022
- Gyms, aesthetics services, hair salons/barbershops, massage services, and other personal care services closed until January 8, 2022
- Churches limited attendance, restricted to residents only.
- Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre, no visitation allowed
- Tobacco Manufacturing closed until January 8, 2022 (tobacco retail stores to remain open)
These new measures will be reevaluated by the Task Force on January 4, 2022.
At this time, the Task Force continues to work with the Public Health team to monitor the situation and will be meeting throughout the holidays in an effort to evaluate data and current measures.
The Kahnawà:ke COVID-19 Task Force will provide the community with updates when required.
As of December 24, at 11am, there were 69 confirmed positive cases (as many as 39 new positive cases with the last 24 hours), 10 positive rapid tests that we are aware of, with an unknown number of people in isolation (but estimated to be in the hundreds).
Additionally, for those workers impacted by these new measures can access KERM funding. For more information, please email Relief@mck.ca.
We thank you for your cooperation and understanding and ask all Kahnawa’kehró:non to continue following all COVID-19 measures and restrictions, limit contacts to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community.
For a complete list of up-to-date Measures in force, visit www.kahnawake911.com.
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Current Measures in Kahnawà:ke
Updated Wednesday, January 5th at 4:30pm
The Kahnawà:ke COVID-19 Task Force (‘Task Force’) wishes to update the community on the current situation regarding local measures that were implemented on New Year’s Eve after the surge of positive COVID-19 cases within the community.
The Task Force met yesterday and reviewed the current measures, which will remain until at least January 22, 2022. The Task Force will meet to re-evaluate the measures on January 19.
- Restaurants to remain closed for in-house dining, take-out and delivery only
- Gaming establishments to remain closed
- Personal care/Aesthetics/hair salons to remain closed
- Gyms to remain closed
- Indoor Sports to remain closed
- Local businesses to remain open on Sundays during regular hours (despite Quebec’s closure of all non-essential businesses on Sundays)
- Kahnawà:ke is for residents only between 10pm and 5am, with the exception of non-local essential service employees. The duration of this directive will coincide with Quebec’s timeline. Employers are responsible for ensuring their workers have proof of employment. Although there is no curfew for Kahnawa’kehró:non, you are subject to Quebec’s curfew should you leave the Territory, and we highly recommend that you remain in your family bubble at this time
- Kahnawà:ke Schools re-opening date extended to Monday, January 17, to ensure school administrators have time to prepare additional safety measures
- Funerals taking place in larger venues can accommodate up to a maximum of 25 persons or if taking place at Poissant’s up to a maximum of 10 persons at a time. It is highly recommended that visitation take place no more than two family bubbles at a time
- All recreation areas (such as the town rink, etc.) will be limited to one household at a time
- Travel, no restrictions imposed by Task Force
- It is recommended to remain in your family bubble as much as possible
The only modification that was agreed upon by the Task Force was to allow tobacco manufacturing to resume operations on January 9, 2022, with new, strict measures to ensure the health and safety of employees working in the industry.
Additionally, we remind the community to remain vigilant with the increased risk of transmitting the virus at this time. Please follow all safety measures (masking, distancing, and hand hygiene) and try to limit or avoid unnecessary exposure from gathering with other households or being out in public.
For up-to-date information on measures, isolation and testing requirements, and other COVID-19 related information, visit www.kahnawake911.com.
Issued at 3:32pm
(Kahnawake – 23, Tsothóhrha/December 2021) The Public Health Team and the Public Safety Commission wish to advise the community that the COVID-19 Testing Site located at the Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre (KMHC) will be open for three (3) days next week as opposed to the original single day.
KMHC is thankful for the staff who are willing to work during the holiday period in order to meet the needs of the community. The opening dates are as follows:
- Tuesday, December 28
- Wednesday, December 29
- Thursday, December 30
Testing will be done on a first come – first served basis, but appointments are required. Telephone lines are open for appointments until 4pm today and from 8am to 4pm on Tuesday at 450-638-3930 extension 2275 or 2296.
Because there are limited resources available at this time, we are asking that only persons who are exhibiting symptoms or who have tested positive on a rapid test come for testing.
Please refer to the isolation and testing requirements on www.Kahnawake911.com for further information.
Thanks for your attention in this important matter. We truly appreciate your cooperation and patience during this challenging time.
22, Tsothóhrha/December 2021
The Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre (KMHC), the Public Safety Commission, and the Kahnawà:ke Mohawk Peacekeepers are asking community members to refrain from calling for information regarding COVID-19 testing, vaccines, travel restrictions, and general information that is NOT related to an emergency situation. This is a direct response to the influx of calls and requests for information, which are clogging phone lines and taking personnel away from other important tasks and calls.
“Unfortunately, due to the increase in confirmed positive cases of COVID-19, newly implemented measures, high demand for COVID-19 vaccines and testing, our offices are being flooded with calls for information, and due to staffing issues, we cannot answer every call or question,” said Commissioner of Public Safety, Lloyd Phillips. “We are asking Kahnawa’kehró:non to call in cases of EMERGENCIES ONLY and to monitor local media for COVID-19 information.”
For the latest information on the State of Emergency, COVID-19 vaccination clinics, COVID-19 testing, and restrictions, please visit the Kahnawake911 website by clicking here.
We want to thank you for your patience and understanding.