The barge landing (McLeod’s Hill) and the public docks at the hospital shall be the only entrance points to Moose Factory Island until further notice. All non-residents must continue to stop at the screening checkpoint.
There is one new additional confirmed case of COVID-19 in Moose Factory Island and one in Moosonee for a total of three active cases in both communities with two in Moose Factory Island and one in Moosonee.
The barge landing (McLeod’s Hill) and the helipads at the lagoon and MoCreebec shall be the only entrance points to Moose Factory Island until further notice.
Indigenous Services Canada is assisting individuals and families on-reserve by providing temporary COVID-19 funding (Basic Needs) of $300 per month per Income Assistance client retroactively for three months (December 2020 – February 2021).
With the decrease of COVID-19 cases within the Town of Moosonee and the community of Moose Factory Island, the lockdown of Moose Factory Island shall be lifted at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, March 9, 2021.
Until further notice, all schools must close, all spiritual services are not permitted, and sports and recreation programming is not permitted. Day cares will remain open.
Statement from Chief Mervin Cheechoo. I have been informed by the Porcupine Health Unit and Weeneebayko Area Health Authority that there are three new confirmed case of COVID-19 in Moose Factory Island and one new confirmed case in Moosonee.