COVID-19 in Indigenous communities: Over 5,000 active cases in First Nations – CBC
$1.2B in additional funding announced by Indigenous Services Canada
Jan 20, 2021
As the number of active COVID-19 cases in First Nations across the country continues to rise, Indigenous Services Canada is investing $1.2 billion in additional support to address ongoing public health responses in Indigenous communities.
As of Jan. 18, there are 5,442 active cases reported in First Nations, according to the latest data from the federal government.
“First Nations, Inuit, and Métis have worked diligently to prevent, respond and control the spread of the virus in their communities. We acknowledge their strength and resilience, and the hard work they continue to put into leading their communities to safety,” said Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller in a Jan. 13 update.
Read More: https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/indigenous-covid-19-update-1.5879522
