COVID-19 in Indigenous communities: What you need to know – CBC
Feb 03, 2022
9 more deaths due to COVID-19 reported among First Nations
The total number of hospitalizations for people on First Nations due to COVID-19 has increased by 39 since Jan. 26, and there have been nine more deaths since last week.
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) said as of Feb. 1, there had been a total of 2,624 hospitalizations in First Nations communities due to COVID-19, and 608 deaths.
According to data from ISC, there were 4,872 active cases of COVID-19 reported in First Nations as of Feb.1. This is down from the 5,509 active cases reported as of Jan. 26. Case numbers may be understated as some provinces are now limiting access to PCR tests.
