Update: January 11, 2022

Many community members have been inquiring about why these test have not been delivered to each household. This is a great question. The reason is, unfortunately, Rapid COVID-19 Tests are not designed to withstand freezing temperatures which we have been experiencing here in Neyaashiinigming – therefore delivering them to each household is not feasible.

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January 7th, 2022:

With the number of COVID-19 cases having recently spiked in Neyaashiinigmiing due to the highly contagious variant, Omicron, we have been working diligently behind the scenes to obtain supplies that can potentially identify positive COVD-19 cases earlier in order to help reduce the spread of the virus.

We have now received Rapid COVID-19 Testing Kits.

If you are a resident living in Neyaashiinigmiing displaying symptoms of COVID-19, or suspect you may have it, please call the Health Centre at 519-534-0373. A medical professional will conduct a COVID-19 assessment over the phone and depending on the outcome will deliver a Rapid COVID-19 Testing Kit to your home.

Please note, these tests are only available to individuals living in Neyaashiinigmiing.

THE MOST COMMON SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19 INCLUDE:

• Fever (a temperature of 37.8 degrees Celsius or higher) and/or chills
• Cough, including a barking cough or croup (continuous, more than usual, making a whistling noise when breathing)
• Shortness of breath (out of breath, unable to breathe deeply)
• Decrease or loss of taste or smell
• Nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea
• Muscle aches, joint pain and/or extreme tiredness
• Headache
• Congestion or runny nose

More information can be found here: https://www.publichealthgreybruce.on.ca/About-Us/News-Releases/ArticleID/971/Updated-Eligibility-for-PCR-Testing-and-Case-and-Contact-Management-Guidance-in-Ontario