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The Cree Nation now has a full vaccination rate of 85% among people who are older than 18.  

All potential contacts in Wemindji and other Cree communities affected by this investigation have been tested. The test results received so far are

On Saturday, September 4, Public Health confirmed five more people staying at Espresso Hotel in Montreal tested positive for COVID-19.

Public Health confirmed a resident of Wemindji tested positive for COVID-19 Thursday evening.

Public Health has confirmed 6 cases of COVID-19 at Espresso Hotel in Montreal.

The Cree Health Board has been working with local and regional leadership and PSO teams to monitor cases in Waskaganish and Inland communities. At

CBHSSJB Public Health Department is investigating a potential COVID-19 exposure on Friday, August 27, 2021 at the Cree School Board Adult Education

The CBHSSJB has confirmed new positive cases of COVID -19 in the community of Waskaganish.

Anyone who visited the restaurant between Thursday, August 19 and Saturday, August 21, is advised to go for a COVID test at their CMC. 

A COVID-19 outbreak linked to Le Pub Royal in Chibougamau has been reported.

The Public Health Department of the Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay has confirmed that there are now 7 people from Eeyou Istc

Today, the Leadership of the Cree Nation took the difficult decision to declare Montreal and its surrounding regions areas of risk.

The Public Health Department of the Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay has confirmed that there are 4 people from Eeyou Istchee

In June 2021, the phone system at the Chisasibi Regional Hospital was upgraded. Here is information you need to know.

Public Health is recommending changes to isolation required under MSIL, in light of the Delta variant’s  gradual spread in many regions of Quebec

There are encouraging numbers about the progress with COVID-19 vaccination in our communities:  

On August 2, 2021, Public Health detected a low signal of the COVID-19 coronavirus during a regular screening test of wastewater in Chisasibi.

Public Health asks anyone who attended the Pessamit Pow Wow on August 1, 2021 to get tested for COVID-19, if they have not already been contacted b

There are new guidelines for physical distancing and wearing a mask in Eeyou Istchee and Quebec.

Wastewater testing is a early-warning system to detect Covid-19 in communities.

The Cree Health Board wants youth 12-17 and adults to come get their 2nd shot of the COVID-19 vaccine this summer.

The Cree Board of Health recommends 2-metre/6-foot physical distancing in Eeyou Istchee between people of different households.

Adults and youth aged 12-17 can now get a 2nd dose of the COVID-19 vaccine after 4 weeks (28 days).

On June 15, 2021, the CBHSSJB Board of Directors approved a new policy on financial support under the CNIHB for clients who must leave their home c