On September 16, 2021, Bois Forte Health Services confirmed that there are two (2) new cases of COVID-19 on the Bois Forte Reservation. There are currently 6 cases under the age of 18, 3 cases over the age of 50 and 8 cases between the ages of 19-49 years of age. COVID-19 Vaccinations are encouraged, if you are not vaccinated yet we have them available at both of the Bois Forte Clinics.<\/p>\n
Bois Forte Reservation currently has 17 active positive cases of COVID-19, six (7) in Nett Lake and ten (10) in Vermilion.\u00a0 Bois Forte has had a total of 102 active and recovered positive cases of COVID-19, 44 in Nett Lake and 58 in Vermilion.\u00a0 Recovered, means they are no longer contagious and have been released from Isolation.<\/p>\n
Rest assured that Bois Forte Health is doing everything in its power to keep the Reservation community safe while also providing support for those who have tested positive for COVID-19.\u00a0 Bois Forte Health will maintain regular contact with the isolated individuals and will monitor their compliance with isolation instructions.\u00a0 Bois Forte Health is engaged in contact tracing and will follow up with those suspected of having recent contact with the individuals who tested positive.\u00a0 Finally, the Band is coordinating with the Minnesota Department of Health regarding positive cases on-Reservation to ensure a robust and thorough public health response.<\/p>\n
If you have any questions regarding the Band\u2019s public health efforts, please contact the Band\u2019s Community Health Nurse, Teri Morrison, at 2187502227.\u00a0 To the extent permissible under the law, Bois Forte Health will keep the public apprised of any developments regarding positive cases.\u00a0 Stay safe and be well.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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