Peguis COVID-19
Members that are experiencing symptoms such as fever, cough, shortness of breath or have symptoms of a respiratory illness (regardless of travel), even if mild, are asked to stay home and contact the Peguis Health Centre at (204) 645-2169. Peguis Health Centre will be announcing updates for members on Peguis First Nation Facebook page (@PeguisFirstNation), www.peguisfirstnation.ca and Country Rock Radio 102.7FM.
About COVID-19
COVID-19 is an illness caused by a coronavirus. Human coronaviruses are common and are typically associated with mild illnesses, similar to the common cold. However, this illness is very contagious, which is why it spreads so fast. This is what we want to slow down. The SPREADING of COVID-19.
We are going to protect our members, especially those at high risk:
- ELDERS, 65+
- Those with CHRONIC ILLNESS
(DIABETES, ATHSMA, RESPIRATORY HEART CONDITIONS, COMPROMISED IMUNE SYSTEMS)
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COVID-19 Contacts
24/7 PEGUIS COVID-19 HOTLINES: (204) 645-2869 or (204) 645-4738 or peguiscovid19@outlook.com
Peguis Health Centre (204) 645-2169
Mental Health: Bill Thomas: 1 (204) 999-5414
Emergency Operations Centre
Land line: 1 (204) 645-3291
Lana Sutherland Cell: 1 (204) 308-0254
Band Office: 1 (204) 645-2359
Housing Maintenance: 1 (204) 308-1324
Band housing: 1 (204) 645-5671
Health Centre 1 (204) 645-2169
Percy E Moore Hospital: 1 (204) 372-8444
SITES FOR CORONA VIRUS TRACKING AND EMERGENCY NUMBERS
- Province of Manitoba Coronavirus updates: http://www.manitoba.ca/covid19/
- Contact Health Links-Info Santé at 204-788-8200 or 1-888-315-9257 (toll-free) if you’re experiencing symptoms of the 2019 novel coronavirus.
Public Health Agency of Canada COVID-19 outbreak updates:
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection.html
MKO’s COVID-19 updates:
http://mkonation.com/updatesoncovid19/
CBC website:
Cbc.ca/coronavirustracker