The CIUSSS-MCQ confirmed to L’Écho that since last April, 36 tests for COVID 19 have been carried out in the community of Wemotaci. July alone generated 20 of these tests.
How does it work? You should know that the Wemotaci health center does not come under the CIUSSS-MCQ. Health, education and public safety are all sectors of activity under the aegis of band councils whose responsibilities are more extensive than those of municipalities. Except that the collaboration between the CIUSSS-MCQ and the native health centers is good, especially during this pandemic period.
It is the CIUSSS-MCQ which analyzes the tests carried out in the health centers of the Aboriginal communities.
“When the samples are taken, there, they are sent to us and we will carry out the analysis, to know if the test will be positive or negative,” explained Kellie Forand, information officer at the CIUSSS- MCQ.
The results are then transmitted to the health centers of the Atikamekw communities, which ensure direct contact with the people concerned.
Cases declared positive in Aboriginal communities will be added to the regional statistics of the CIUSSS-MCQ.
We take things seriously
The Atikamekw of Wemotaci took things very seriously as this news created a lot of concern in the community. Residents are all hoping that there will be no more cases, wishing all goes well for the affected person, who has been placed in isolation, for 14 days.
In a conference intended for the population which was presented on the web, we confirmed the news, Sunday afternoon, while inviting to respect the sanitary measures and to “be compassionate, united, respectful towards the people who must isolate themselves. whether they have a positive result or have been in contact ”.
Initially, the administrative center of Wemotaci will be closed until August 16. Complete cleaning and disinfection work will be undertaken. It is reported that the person declared positive would have been in contact with employees of the center.
The village gas station has also introduced new procedures, according to which no customer can be admitted inside the store, for the moment. The grocery store located at the entrance of the village is subject to complete disinfection today.
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