COVID-19 in Indigenous communities: What you need to know – CBC

Apr 21, 2021

297,461 vaccine doses administered in First Nations and Inuit communities

While the number of active cases of COVID-19 has remained relatively stable in First Nations and Inuit communities for the past few months, new infections persist, according to the latest data from Indigenous Services Canada.

There were 736 active cases in First Nations as of April 19, an increase of 70 from a week prior according to the federal department.

The majority of new infections were reported in Manitoba with 213 cases reported in the last week including outbreaks in Chemawawin Cree Nation and Bunibonibee Cree Nation. Fisher River Cree Nation says it has been informed by public health officials that there is one positive case of the B117 variant first detected in the U.K.

COVID-19 in Indigenous communities: What you need to know – CBC

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