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COVID-19 in Indigenous communities: What you need to know this week

There have been 57 new cases of COVID-19 reported in First Nations reserves across Canada since last week, according to data from Indigenous Services Canada.

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Chief of the Clearwater River Dene Nation in Saskatchewan, Teddy Clark, with his 12-year-old daughter Traya Clark. He says the fact his community has gotten down to zero active cases of COVID-19 after an outbreak earlier this year is important, but says people still need to remain diligent to prevent the spread of the virus. (Chief Teddy Clark/Facebook)

There have been 57 new cases of COVID-19 reported in First Nations reserves across Canada since lastweek, according to data from Indigenous Services Canada.

New cases continue to climb in northern British Columbia and Manitoba following outbreaks reported in Nak'azdli Whut'en First Nation, Witset First Nation, and York Factory First Nation. There are a total of 128 active cases currently in First Nations across the country as of Sept. 28.

There have been a total of 673 cases on-reserve since the pandemic started. Three additional hospitalizations were reported since last weekbringing the total to 54. The death toll remains at 11, and a total of 534 First Nations people have recovered from the disease.

Total cases on First Nations reserves per region reported as of Sept. 28:

  • British Columbia: 151
  • Alberta: 288
  • Saskatchewan: 97
  • Manitoba: 20
  • Ontario: 70
  • Quebec: 47

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What are the symptoms of COVID-19?

  • new or worsening cough
  • shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
  • temperature equal to or over 38C
  • feeling feverish
  • chills
  • fatigue or weakness
  • muscle or body aches
  • new loss of smell or taste
  • headache
  • gastrointestinal symptoms (abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting)
  • feeling very unwell

If you think you may have COVID-19, please consult your local health department to book an appointment at a screening clinic.


CBC Indigenous is looking to hear from First Nations, Mtis, and Inuit who have contracted COVID-19. If you would like to share your experience, please emailus.