Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority public health officials have declared an outbreak of COVID-19 in James Smith Cree Nation following an increasing number of confirmed cases with evidence of community transmission. A contact tracing investigation is underway.

James Smith Health team is working with Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority, Tribal Councils and partners to contain the outbreak.

They stress that at this time, prevention remains the best way to protect yourself. These include wearing face masks, maintaining two meters physical distancing, washing your hands, staying home if sick, and following the public health guidelines.