Shamattawa First Nation dealing with ‘off the charts’ COVID-19 outbreak – APTN News

An isolated Manitoba First Nation has COVID-19 “numbers off the charts” and needs emergency military intervention, says area MP Nikki Ashton.

“Shamattawa is up to 106 cases as of a few minutes ago,” Ashton said in an interview with APTN News after voicing her concerns during question period Thursday.

“Just this morning the chief let me know one of the doctors on the rapid response team is in isolation.”

The remote riding, about 745 km north of Winnipeg, is accessible only by air and winter road.

Chief Eric Redhead did not respond to a request for comment but has been posting daily updates on the community’s Facebook page.

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