{"id":19004,"date":"2022-09-08T13:13:28","date_gmt":"2022-09-08T17:13:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indianz.com\/covid19\/?p=19004"},"modified":"2022-09-08T13:14:51","modified_gmt":"2022-09-08T17:14:51","slug":"st-regis-mohawk-tribe-new-york-77","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/covid19\/2022\/09\/08\/st-regis-mohawk-tribe-new-york-77\/","title":{"rendered":"St. Regis Mohawk Tribe (New York)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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For immediate release<\/u>: 
\nSeskehk\u00f3:wa<\/em>\/September 6, 2022<\/p>\n

Communications Department<\/p>\n

Tribe Reports 23 New COVID-19 Cases from August 29th<\/sup> – September 5th<\/sup>    <\/strong><\/h2>\n

AKWESASNE<\/strong> \u2014 The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe\u2019s COVID-19 Response Team reported 23 new positive cases of the coronavirus<\/a> in the southern portion of Akwesasne between August 29th<\/sup> to September 5th<\/sup>. We are pleased to report that 19 positive cases have completed their 5-day isolation period however, four (4) active cases remain under the Tribe\u2019s jurisdiction. The four (4) active cases involve friends and family over the age of 18 years. Please join in wishing them all safe recovery.<\/p>\n

Health Services announced the launch of a new application to help community members navigate COVID-19 and to stay healthy. Developed with the assistance of the Communications Department, the \u201cSaint Regis Mohawk Tribe\u201d app can be downloaded from the Apple Store or Google Play and includes a clinic directory, health videos, tribal news and events, employment opportunities, a quick link to the Tribal Members Portal, and other important information.<\/p>\n

COVID-19 TESTING CLINIC — TUESDAYS:<\/strong><\/p>\n

COVID-19 PCR Testing is available on Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at Health Service\u2019s Testing Garage located at 404 State Route 37. Please use the gravel road across from McGee Road.<\/p>\n

Akwesasne residents and employees can also schedule a FREE<\/u><\/strong> PCR or Rapid Molecular Test by contacting Mountain Medical at the following locations on Monday thru Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and the weekends from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.:<\/p>\n

Mountain Medical Urgent Care (Malone)
\n3372 State Route 11
\nTel: (518) 521-3322<\/p>\n

Urgent Care Mountain Medical (Massena)
\n2 Hospital Drive
\nTel: (315) 705-0700<\/p>\n

COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINIC — WEDNESDAYS:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The COVID-19 Vaccine is available for individuals ages 6-months and older during the Wednesday Walk-in Vaccine Clinic located at 404 State Route 37 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Individuals may also call to schedule an appointment by calling the tribal clinic at (518) 358-3142.<\/p>\n

The 1st<\/sup> Booster is available for everyone ages 5 years and older, who have received their initial two-shot series of the COVID-19 Vaccine.<\/p>\n

The 2nd<\/sup> Booster is currently available for individuals who are:<\/p>\n

–50-years or older and those who have a moderate or severely immunocompromised condition and received their 1st<\/sup> Booster at least 4 months ago;
\n–12 years or older, with a moderate or severely immunocompromised condition, and received their 1st<\/sup> Booster at least 4 months ago; or
\n–18 years or older and received two (2) doses of Johnson & Johnson\/Janssen Vaccine at least 4 months ago.<\/p>\n

If you are unsure when to receive the 2nd<\/sup> Booster or have any questions about the COVID-19 Vaccines, please reach out to your healthcare provider for answers.<\/p>\n

COVID-19 HOME TEST KITS — EVERYDAY:<\/strong><\/p>\n

COVID-19 Home Test Kits are being distributed each day from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the clinic\u2019s front reception desk and security. Community members are asked to go inside the building to receive the Binax Home Test Kit. Please remember to not leave them inside unattended vehicles due to temperature and masks must be worn inside the clinic.<\/p>\n

Individuals who test positive are asked to self-report positive results to St. Lawrence County Public Health at (315) 386-2325, SRMT Contact Tracers at (518) 333-0230, or Franklin County Public Health at https:\/\/bit.ly\/3njGiRa<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Positive cases should provide notification to individuals who may have been potentially exposed.<\/p>\n

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