COVID-19

To our community members: WAHA is confirming there are two resolved COVID-19 cases from the previously announced. Currently, there are two active COVID-19 cases in the region, one in Moose Factory and one in Moosonee.WAHA has received authorization from the leadership of Moose Cree First Nation to confirm that the two resolved cases were in…

To our community members:WAHA is confirming there is one positive COVID-19 case in addition to the three cases previously announced, one on May 3rd and two on May 4th. This brings the case count to four positive COVID-19 cases in the James and Hudson Bay region, one in Moosonee and three in Moose Factory. WAHA…

To our community members: WAHA is confirming there are two positive COVID-19 cases in addition to the one case previously announced on May 3rd. This brings the case count to three positive COVID-19 cases in the James and Hudson Bay region, one in Moosonee and two in Moose Factory. WAHA has received authorization from the…

To our community members: We can confirm that there is one new positive case of COVID-19 in the region. WAHA is working with Porcupine Health Unit and the community public health department to ensure that the individual is isolated, and that the contact tracing investigation is ongoing. WAHA has received authorization from Moose Cree First…

On April 11, 2021, the Globe and Mail wrote a piece on the success of the vaccination in Northern Ontario First Nations communities including the James and Hudson Bay Region. “Lynne Innes, president and chief executive officer of Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) in Moose Factory, which provides public health care to six communities along…

WAHA congratulates Dr. Homer Tien, President and CEO of Ornge on his role as the new lead for the Ontario COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force. “I have the utmost confidence in his skills and ability to complete the task,” said Lynne Innes, President & CEO of WAHA. Read the full article below. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/dr-homer-tien-ornge-air-ambulance-ceo-operational-lead-covid-19-vaccine-distribution-task-force-1.5975418

Where the local community bylaws and the provincial restrictions differ, follow your local community bylaws. As of April 3rd, 2021 at 12:01am, the Ontario government will be imposing a provincewide emergency break that will be in place for at least four weeks. Visit here for details of the Provincewide emergency brake If you are vaccinated,…

Where the local community bylaws and the provincial restrictions differ, follow your local community bylaws. Starting March 19, 2021 at 12:01 the Porcupine Health Unit (PHU) area will be in the yellow zone – Protect. As we move to yellow, it is crucial to continue following public health measures put in place for your safety.…

To our community members:WAHA is confirming there is one resolved COVID-19 case from the previously announced. Currently, there are no active COVID-19 cases in the region. WAHA has received authorization from the leadership of the Municipality to confirm that the one resolved case is in Moosonee. In general, for COVID-19, a close contact is anyone…

Gitchi-Meegwetch to the members of Fort Albay First Nation who rolled up their sleeves to protect their loved ones. A total of 232 second vaccine doses were completed and a total of 368 first doses since early February. Over the next couple of weeks, Operation Remote Immunity will be coming to your community to deliver…

To our community members: WAHA is confirming there is one resolved COVID-19 case from the two previously announced. This brings the case count to one active COVID-19 case in the region. WAHA has received authorization from the leadership of the Municipality to confirm that the one resolved case is in Moosonee. WAHA is working with…

To our community members: WAHA is confirming there are two resolved COVID-19 cases from the four previously announced. This brings the case count to two positive COVID-19 cases in the region. WAHA has received authorization from the leadership of Moose Cree to confirm that the two resolved cases were in Moose Factory.WAHA is working with…