Stoney Nakoda First Nation declares State of Local Emergency after rapid rise in COVID-19 cases – Cochrane Today
“So far we’ve done good and I think we’re going to beat this,” Crawford said. “Just stay home and avoid people.”
STONEY NAKODA— After seeing a rapid increase of COVID-19 cases in Stoney Nakoda First Nation a State of Local Emergency has been declared.
On Monday (Jan. 11), the Nation saw an increase of 17 active cases bringing the Nation’s current active cases to 103. There have been four COVID-related deaths in the Nation to date.
An immediate State of Local Emergency and Necessary Procedures was declared on Monday to help bend the curve of infection in the Nation given the unprecedented increase in COVID-19 positive cases.
