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Since arriving Saturday September 12, 2020; the Rapid Response Team (RRT) performed 21 rapid point of care tests and 7 routine swabs to all the individuals that Fisher River Health Services have identified as close contacts. We are pleased to announce that the 21 rapid point of care tests performed have all returned NEGATIVE. The 7 routine swabs performed, along with the 21 rapid point of care tests will be […]

Fisher River Health Services in working with our First Nations Inuit Health Branch, Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority and University of Manitoba partners are pleased to announce expanded COVID-19 testing capacity in the community. The testing is expected to begin tomorrow Sunday September 13, 2020 at the Community Centre. Specific details will be announced later today. The rapid COVID-19 test will be for individuals named as close contacts, those experiencing symptoms and for Fisher River […]

On September 9, 2020; Fisher River Health Services was notified of an individual of the community who became symptomatic on September 8, 2020. The individual received a COVID-19 test at the Percy E. Moore Hospital where the results returned positive for COVID-19 on September 10, 2020. The test has been sent to the provincial public health laboratory for confirmation. The individual is in stable condition and is self-isolating. Upon investigation […]

IMPORTANT NOTICE   Please be advised that Leadership, Fisher River Health Services and First Nations Inuit Health Branch are assessing a potential confirmed case of COVID-19 in the Community. Please be assured that Health Services are taking the proper measures to ensure the safety of the members.   More information will be made available tomorrow.   Please take proper safety measures when traveling, shopping and visiting. Ekosani! Fisher River Chief […]

As of September 4, 2020, it is mandatory to wear a face mask in each business in Fisher River Cree Nation. Community members are requested to carry and use their own cloth face mask while in public, however most business’s will have disposable face masks if needed. It is also recommended that community members wear face masks while at public gatherings such as weddings, funerals, and other events. Some advice […]