COVID-19 pandemic continues to pose a threat to the population of Eeyou Istchee.
COVID-19 Guidance
Answers to your questions: Prevention, what to do if you get sick, travel advice, elders, children, mental health, and policy recommendations.
By working together, we can protect our communities from COVID-19 and its variants.
What are variants and how can you protect yourself against them?
Being out on the land is a good place to be. But even in the bush, we can still be at risk of getting infectious diseases. To reduce our chances of getting sick, everyone is encouraged to follow guidelines from our community alert levels, along with basic preventive measures.
Guidance on steps you can take to prevent getting ill from COVID-19
Guidance on what to do if you or a loved one gets sick.
Guidance for elders during COVID-19
COVID-19 guidance for parents
Guidance on how to take care of your and others' mental health
Recommendations and tools meant to help regional entities such as Cree School Board and other community stakeholders involved in COVID-19 prevention and health protection response
Where to call for help
Eeyou Istchee COVID-19 Information
Call 9 am – 5 pm, Monday to Friday. Leave a voicemail on the weekend. Your call will be returned.
Or: Inbox @creehealth on Facebook. Leave your name & number.
Wiichihiiwaauwin (Mental Health) Helpline
Service available 24/7. Cree speakers and Elders are available upon request
Updated
August 10, 2021
