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We are pleased to share that as of Wednesday, May 10, 2023 masks and goggles are no longer required in all Manitoba personal care homes (PCHs) therefore the Ochekwi-Sipi Personal Care Home staff, families and visitors will not require to wear masks and/or protective shields as of May 16, 2023. The Ochekwi-Sipi PCH will follow a routine set of infection control measures to lower the risk of infection; below are […]
The Ochekwi Sipi PCH has declared the COVID outbreak over as of today, January 9, 2023. Visitation guidelines will be reopened for families to make arrangements to visit their loved ones beginning January 10th; 1. 24 hour hour notice arrangement 2. 2 family members/ Resident The PCH will continue to follow the COVID guidelines, if you are symptomatic please do not visit until you are feeling better. The PCH management […]
Manitoba Health advises that seasonal influenza continues to circulate throughout the province at a higher level than what is usually seen at this time of year. People at highest risk from seasonal flu include children under the age of five, people aged 65 and older, and people of any age with underlying medical conditions. Seven Manitobans have died from the flu this year. The most recent data available show a […]
COVID-19 Information for Manitobans On this page: What is COVID-19? Vaccines Treatment Should I test or go for testing? What are COVID-19 Symptoms? How is COVID-19 Spread? What is isolation and when to do it? What about my household members or other close contacts? What if I live with someone who is at higher risk of developing severe COVID-19 symptoms? What is self-isolation (quarantine)? Self-isolation (quarantine) after travel Do I […]
Manitoba Health is announcing the first groups who are eligible to receive the COVID-19 bivalent vaccine, which was approved by Health Canada earlier this week for people aged 18 and older. Bivalent means this vaccine has been developed to provide protection against two strains of COVID-19: the original strain of the virus and the omicron variant. Based on expected vaccine shipments and public health recommendations on who should receive the […]
Manitoba Health is expanding COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to include children ages six months to four years. This follows federal approval of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for children in this age group, as well as clinical guidance from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI). There are approximately 76,700 children in Manitoba in this age group. Vaccine supplies will initially be limited, with 14,900 doses in the first delivery. As a […]
The Chief & Council are pleased to announce the remaining COVID-19 Security Measures are being lifted as of 12:00am June 26, 2022. The Security Measures being lifted: Mandatory Mask Use Moving forward; it will be up to the organizations/entities/businesses discretion if masks are to be worn in their respective facilities. We remind our community members to ensure that they follow the best practices such as hand sanitation and staying home […]
COVID-19 Vaccine: Updated Interval for Booster Doses and Expanded Eligibility for Second Booster Doses Effective May 20, 2022, Manitoba is updating its COVID-19 vaccine booster dose guidance and eligibility as follows: Decreasing the interval between the last dose in the primary series and a first booster dose from 6 months to at least 4 months. Decreasing the interval between the first booster and a second booster dose from 6 months […]
The Chief & Council have amended and lifted certain COVID-19 Security Health Measures until further notice. NOTE – Masks remain Mandatory in public settings. Reminder to our residents; the Chief & Council under the State of Emergency By-Law have to authority to issue Security Health Measures that protect the members of Fisher River Cree Nation; regardless of what the province has in place. **Subject to Change if the current Community […]
Fisher River Cree Nation is a community in which our history, language, traditions, and culture are paramount to who we are as a people. We will protect and maintain the spirit and intent of the treaties and our inherent rights. Fisher River will be a self-sustaining progressive community with a strong and accountable government. We will provide an environment where all people are healthy, safe, and respected.
