Essential Information about COVID-19 Pandemic in Chisasibi & Eeyou Istchee
Please continue to be vigilant and follow all the safety measures that are in place: Wear a mask at all times, wash your hands frequently, maintain physical distancing (6 feet). The virus and variants are still active and only travel through people. Let’s continue to be mindful of all the safety measures.
Chisasibi is now in phase 4
- Indoor gatherings: No restrictions on number of households.
- Outdoor gatherings: No restrictions on number of households.
- Gatherings:
- Maximum 50 people indoor
- Maximum 150 people outdoor
- Education: In-person as of February 28
- Travel: No restrictions on travel except to areas of risk as per protocols
- Work: Childcare services to be provided for all workers requiring service
Eeyou Istchee is in Step 3 of the Deconfinement Plan
Evolution of COVID-19 outbreak in Chisasibi since December 22, 2021.
April 17 to 23, 2022
What you need to know
Rapid Testing
Chisasibi is offering Rapid Testing Kits for people who have COVID-19 related symptoms at Chisasibi Fire Hall. For more information, please call (819) 855-2444. You can also be tested on site from Monday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. & 3 to 7 p.m. DO NOT CALL THE EMERGENCY PHONE LINE FOR RAPID TESTING.
Swab Center
The Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay offers PCR testing for COVID-19. Their Swab center is located at 21 Maamuu Road, behind the hospital. Open from Monday to Friday between 5:15 and 6:30 p.m. You must call first to book your appointment (819) 855-6994
Info-Line
The Info-Line is available for all the Cree communities from Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1-866-855-2811 or you can inbox @creehealth on Facebook.
Since January 2021, the Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay has been offering vaccination for its population. Chisasibi CMC vaccinates anyone as young as five years old. The COVID-19 vaccination is a safe and efficient way to protect yourself and others from contracting the virus or getting seriously ill if you get infected.
Call today to find out about vaccination in Chisasibi
(819) 855-7660
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