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Starting the week of February 21, KMHC will be giving COVID-19 vaccines at the hospital BY APPOINTMENT ONLY due to limited space and safety measures presently in place.
We will be taking names and planning clinics based on need, type of vaccine and dates recommended for the next dose. Do not hesitate to call weeks in advance.
You can call the hospital at 450-638-3930 ext. 2243 to speak to someone or leave a message.
Please leave the following information to help us better serve you:
- Name on your Medicare card or legal name if you do not have a Medicare card
- Your phone number
- Date of your last vaccine or when you had COVID
- Whether it is your 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or booster for immunocompromised patients
Appointments will be available for the following:
- 5-11 years old – 1st and 2nd doses
- 12-17 years old – 1st and 2nd doses
- 18 years and older- 1st, 2nd, and 3rd doses.
- Immunocompromised 5-17 years old- 3rd doses 4 weeks after 2nd dose.
- Immunocompromised 18 years and older- 4th dose 3 months after their 3rd dose.
- Those who had Covid-19- 8 weeks afterwards
COVID-19 Vaccination spots still available walk-ins accepted
For immediate release
(Kahnawake – 14, Tsothohrhkó:wa/January 2022) The Kahnawà:ke COVID-19 Task Force wishes to inform Kahnawa’kehró:non that spots are still available for your COVID-19 vaccination. You can book your appointment by clicking here or walk-in (residents only) at the Mass Vaccination Center, located at the Bingo Hall on R-138.
Getting your COVID-19 vaccine is highly recommended, and coupled with current public health measures, is your best defense against the virus.
While the number of cases of the Omicron Variant is on the rise, getting the vaccine will help reduce hospitalizations and ease the strain on the already overburdened health care system. It may also reduce the severity of symptoms related to the COVID-19 variants.
Please do your part to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your community by getting your vaccine.
Please note that these clinics are now open for the following groups:
- Children 5 to 11 years old, for 1st and 2nd doses
- 12 to 17-year-olds, for 1st and 2nd doses
- 18+ for 1st and 2nd doses and boosters
Confirmed dates and times for upcoming Vaccination Clinics:
- Friday, January 14 – until 4:30pm
- Tuesday, January 18 – 12pm to 8:00pm
- Wednesday, January 19 – 9am to 4:30pm
- Thursday, January 20 – 12pm to 8pm
- Friday, January 21 – 9am to 4:30pm
- Saturday, January 22 – 9am to 4:30pm
We are all in this fight against COVID-19 together, and you can make a difference by getting your vaccine!
For more information on the COVID-19 vaccine, local health measures, and restrictions, please visit www.kahnawake911.com
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(Kahnawake – 13, Tsothohrhkó:wa/January 2022)
Posted at 2:30pm
The Kahnawà:ke COVID-19 Task Force (Task Force) would like to advise the community that due to the ever-changing nature of travel restrictions at the various ports of entry, personal travel questions/inquiries cannot be addressed by the Task Force.
“Due to the current situation with COVID-19, the Omicron Variant, and the situation regarding government requirements for cross-border travel, we are advising Kahnawa’kehró:non to research the various government websites to see the latest information and updates regarding trips over the border and abroad,” said Robyn Montour, member of the Task Force. “We understand that people want to travel and take vacations; however, be advised that any restrictions, vaccination or quarantine requirements are those of the U.S. or Canada, not Kahnawà:ke.
Additionally, when returning to Canada, it is at the discretion of the individual border services agent to make the determination if you meet their criteria for re-entry, and/or to impose COVID-19 testing, and isolation measures.
Residents can access current COVID-19 travel restrictions and/or regulations before crossing the border by visiting the following websites:
https://ca.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-canada-3/
https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/exemptions
https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/answers/citizen-no-symptoms
Currently, the Task Force has not implemented a travel ban, but Kahnawa’kehró:non are being advised to consider the risks involved with traveling abroad in light of this 5th Wave.
We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.
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Posted January 11, 2022 at 10:47am
A State of Emergency has been declared in Kahnawà:ke on December 20th, 2021. The following Directive is effective immediately:
• Gyms/ Fitness centers: re-open with a maximum capacity of 8 people. All measures of Masking (3ply medical grade) distance and hygiene must be maintained.
• Personal Care & Massage: re-open with reduced capacity. All measures of Masking (3 ply medical grade), distance and hygiene must be maintained.
To view all the current Directives click here
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Booking your COVID-19 Vaccine via Clic Sante
The Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre (KMHC) and Public Safety Commission would like to update Kahnawa’kehró:non regarding technical issues some people have been experiencing when trying to book an appointment for a COVID-19 Vaccine via the Clic Sante portal. Some users may get an error when trying to submit the completed form, which may be the result of not checking off certain medical information, or category you may fall under (see example below).
If you DO NOT fall under any of the aforementioned categories, please select “I am an adult who has a chronic disease of health problem that increases the risk of complications from COVID-19.”
As communicated to the community previously, please book your appointment through Kahnawake911, which is the preferred method to secure you COVID-19 vaccine/booster.
We will continue to monitor the situation and update the community as required. Clic Sante is operated independently of the KMHC.
We would like to thank you for your patience and understanding.
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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.
Public Health and testing sites are overrun. All COVID-19 services within Kahnawà:ke and outside of Kahnawà:ke are unable to respond to demand at the current time. Here is important information to assist you in making a decision about your response based on today’s most up-to-date Public Health information (this can change quickly):
If you have received a positive result using a rapid test:
- You must isolate for ten (10) days from the first day of symptoms
- All household members must also isolate for ten (10) days.
- You must advise your contacts that they should also isolate for ten (10) days if you were not wearing masks during your contact and your contact was more than ten (10) minutes
If you are a contact of a positive case outside of your household:
- A high-risk contact is someone who is within two (2) meters for more than ten (10) minutes without a mask
- If you are a high-risk contact of someone who received a positive COVID-19 result by rapid test or PCR, you MUST self-isolate for ten (10) days. If you develop symptoms only (do not test if you have no symptoms), please do a PCR test. If you are unable to do a PCR, please do a rapid test.
- You must remain in isolation for ten (10) days no matter the result of your test if you are a high-risk contact of a positive case
Click here for the Home Isolation Procedure. Our main goal at this time is to work together to protect the community, our most vulnerable loved ones, and our essential service organizations
IMPORTANT- Please note that these measures are currently being amended and are no longer considered up to date. (1:15pm 2021-12-22)
Kahnawà:ke’s Public Health Team and Public Safety are announcing new measures to address the rapid increase in COVID-19 positive cases in the region. These measures are effective immediately:
EDUCATION:
- 1/2 day of school today (Tuesday)
- no holiday parties permitted
- return on January 11th, teachers return on 10th
SPORTS:
- all sports suspended
- no practices/games/tournaments
SOCIAL CLUBS:
- 50% capacity
- no parties and no rentals allowed
- customers have to be sitting
- distance of at least 4 meters between tables
- no one sitting at the bar
- vaccination measures
- closure at 10pm
BARS, CIGAR LOUNGE AND RESTAURANTS:
- 50% capacity
- customers have to be sitting
- distance of at least 4 meters between tables
- no one sitting at the bar
- vaccination measures
- no parties or rental of space for parties
- closure at 10pm
GAMING:
- 50% capacity
- no parties and no rentals allowed
- customers have to be sitting
- no food or drink in gaming area
- vaccination measures
- hours of operation: opening at 6am, closure at 1am
GYMNASIUMS:
- 50% capacity
- maintain all previous measures
VISITATION AT KATERI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CENTER, TURTLE BAY ELDERS LODGE AND ILC:
- 2 visitors maximum per day, with only 1 person visiting at a time
- no visitors in common areas – only in resident’s room
- KMHC residents will only able to leave on day visits upon special permission from management
- vaccination measures
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS:
- all to work from home as much as possible
OUTSIDE HOSPITALS:
- visitation no longer allowed in hospitals
- one natural caregiver at a time, with maximum of 2 per day
The most important point at this time is to protect yourself and your loved ones. The way to do this is to reduce your contacts! Make decisions about what is important and who you want to see so that you protect yourself and your family. Remember all that we have learned since the beginning of this pandemic: hygiene, distance, vaccinations and boosters, rapid tests and testing, isolation, masks (no cloth masks at this time) at all times when outside of your household.
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