CBC Windsor Apr 26 COVID-19 Update: Walpole Island Indigenous People Report First Case

Nursing

WECHU says it continues to monitor outbreaks in five nursing homes and nursing homes.

These include Amica, Sun Parlor, Lifeside on Riverside, Heron Terrace, and Country Village Homes.

Outbreaks at Franklin Gardens and Extended Care Southwood Lakes are considered resolved.

Earlier this week, Dr. Wazid Ahmed, a medical officer in the area, said some data on COVID-19 seem promising, but that he still needs to take precautions such as self-separation and physical distance. Said.

Walpole Island First Nation reports first case

Walpole Island First Nation reported the first case of COVID-19 in a media release from Dan Miskokomon.

In this release, the first case was reported to officials yesterday, followed by another notice from another community member who tested the positivity some time later.

“The staff at the Walpole Island Health Center were able to follow up after being notified and confirmed that they were doing well and were educated on how to properly self-isolate,” the release said. It was

Medical staff also provide personal and family protection and continue to monitor.

“At this point, our hearts and minds are with our community members and their families,” said Release.

We also reminded our members that this release has many instances of the underlying health of the community, so people need to be especially careful to make sure they protect their loved ones.

“This test is prioritized for our community and other First Nations communities,” said the release.

Community garden

WECHU took advantage of the opportunity on Sunday to highlight yesterday’s decision by the local government to declare community gardens essential.

“Food security must stay at the forefront of our decisions and actions,” said Ahmed.

“Once the weather begins to change, our gardens offer the opportunity to engage with the outdoors, learn and do physical activity.”

The health unit also Guidelines and best practices For gardeners who may be planning to take advantage of the relaxation of rules.

It emphasized how people access garden spaces and tools, how to regularly clean and sanitize spaces and tools, and how to physically distance them when accessing the garden.

Transit return in discussion

Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens said Friday that the city is looking for ways to bring public transport back online. WECHU also released its recommendations for safe transportation systems on Friday.

“Maintaining a secure transportation system is always a top priority,” said a memo released by the Health Unit.

“As we continue to learn from the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to make sure that all steps are taken to protect transportation employees and the public dependent on public transportation.”

The bus was removed from the road by Windsor City on March 29, but the order is set to expire at the end of April.

Mr. Dilkens said the revival of transit guidance should take place in parallel with the company coming back online.

“I would say that we would like to meet with local transportation, ATU, to make sure that Dr. Ahmed is working on various issues and that the proper protocols are in place,” Dickens said.

COVID-19 in Sarnia-Lambton

167 cases of COVID-19 were confirmed on Sarnia-Lambton Sunday. Health officials say 14 people have died from the virus so far. An additional four were reported to have recovered from the virus, bringing the total to 77.

Bluewater Health said Tuesday that 14 staff members at the facility tested positive for COVID-19. Four people were infected with the virus at work and ten were reportedly infected with the virus in the community.

Two long-term care facilities in the area are considered outbreak conditions. 34 COVID-19 cases were identified in Landmark Village nursing homes and two patients were detected in Vision Nursing Homes.

An outbreak that previously occurred in one of the Meadowview Villa’s nursing homes and tested positive by one staff member is considered resolved.

Chatham-COVID-19 in Kent

Of the 42 cases of COVID-19 in Chatham-Kent, 18 remain active. There is one dead in the community.

So far, a total of 1,529 people have been tested. The results of 361 of these tests are still pending.