Community Reminder – Be Prepared

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This is an important reminder for community members and residents to always be prepared in the event of an emergency. As long as the threat of covid-19 exists it’s important to remain vigilant, continue to take the necessary precautions, and maintain your emergency response kits in the event that you or a member of your household tests positive for covid-19.

The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government recommends that all households prepare an emergency response kit with two weeks worth of supplies. LMG recommends that you consider adding the following to your kits:

  • Water
  • Food (non-perishables)
  • Crank or battery-operated flashlight, with extra batteries
  • First aid kit
  • Special needs items (i.e. medication, infant formula)
  • Personal hygiene items
  • Important family documents (i.e. copies of birth and marriage certificates, passports, licenses, wills, a certificate of possession, and insurance)
  • A copy of your emergency plan

Before shopping for these essential items, please take a moment to read these quick shopping tips to reduce your risk of exposure to the virus.

It is important to wear a face mask where physical distancing (2m/6ft) is not possible, such as grocery stores, convenience stores, or when in public spaces.

To ensure maximum protection of yourself and others, please take a moment to learn how to properly use a non-medical mask. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to put on a non-medical mask or face covering. Click here to learn how to make your own cloth face covering, which includes a few options.

These preventative measures are important to protect the health and safety of not only you and your family, but your fellow community members as well. We are all in this together. Be prepared, and stay safe.

The LMG will continue to provide updates surrounding LMGs Response to COVID-19. Please refer to the LMG website and social media pages for up-to-date information.

LMG Reopening

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Based on the most recent information received by Public Health, the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government will resume the LMG Reintegration Plan. Directors and immediate supervisors will begin re-calling in staff for Monday, June 8, 2020. Please speak with your immediate supervisor for additional information.

Community Update – Checkpoint Measures

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On Thursday, May 28, 2020, additional measures were implemented at the checkpoints to protect our community members and residents. At the time, the potential risk of exposure to COVID-19 was unknown, and Listuguj implemented strong measures as a precaution. The Unified Command reassessed these measures based on current information received from Public Health, and these precautionary measures are no longer deemed necessary. Effective Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at 9:00 a.m., special permission to enter Listuguj will no longer be required. The checkpoints will continue to monitor and limit travel within Listuguj, to essential travel only. If you have any additional questions, please contact the Executive Office at 418-788-2136.

Community Garden Vandalism

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We are sad to report that the community garden was vandalized last night by a vehicle that drove over it repeatedly. Especially during this time of crisis, the community garden has the opportunity to thrive and become an important food source for Listugujewaq.

We are asking all community members to please respect this area and the hard work that goes into maintaining it.

New COVID-19 Screening Facility

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A new COVID-19 screening facility will be established today at the CLSC in Pointe-à-la-Croix. If you or a member of your family are showing two of the following symptoms, please contact Tele-Care 811, 1-877-644-4545 or your primary health-care provider for further direction:

  1. fever above 38°C or signs of fever (such as chills);
  2. a new cough or worsening chronic cough;
  3. sore throat;
  4. runny nose;
  5. headache;
  6. a new onset of fatigue;
  7. a new onset of muscle pain;
  8. diarrhea;
  9. loss of sense of taste or loss of sense of smell; and
  10. in children, purple markings on the fingers or toes. In this instance, testing will be done even if none of the other symptoms are present.

Checkpoint Update

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LATEST UPDATE: http://listuguj.ca/community-update-checkpoint-measures/

 

Thursday, May 28, 2020, the Unified Command added additional measures at the checkpoints to protect the health and safety of Listuguj community members and its residents. These measures are necessary to protect against the growing spread of COVID-19 cases across the bridge, resulting from a confirmed travel-related case at the Campbellton Regional Hospital. As of Sunday, May 31, 2020 there are now 12 active cases in the Campbellton Region.

This is a reminder that until Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. the only authorized persons to enter Listuguj are:

– Registered Band Members;

– Listuguj Residents;

– LMG Essential Service Personnel; 

– Food Distributors; and

– Emergency Vehicles.

These measures will be reassessed by the Unified Command on Tuesday, June 2, 2020.

 

**Please note, food distributors delivering essential goods to local convenience stores have been added to the list of authorized personnel. Checkpoint supervisors have contacted store owners to coordinate these deliveries.

Contact Tracing

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Update as of May 31, 2020:

Public Health officials have contacted all those who may have come into contact with the confirmed case. All those who were asymptomatic tested negative for COVID-19 at this time, but are required to continue monitoring for symptoms until their 14-day incubation period is over. As a result, New Brunswick has changed their testing process to test only those who present two or more symptoms at a given time and walk-in testing is no longer available.

If you are experiencing symptoms and would like to schedule an appointment to get tested, please contact your health care provider, the Listuguj Community Health Services (Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.), or the Quebec Hotline available 24/7, at 1 (877) 644-4545.

 

 

Public Health Officials have performed contact tracing and have contacted those who may have come into contact with the confirmed case. These individuals have been contacted and were instructed to get tested. While waiting for a test, it’s important to self-isolate and monitor your conditions.

Additional test centers have been set up within the region, one in Point-à-la-Croix, one in Campbellton, and one in Dalhousie. If you believe you have been exposed to COVID-19 and would like to get tested, please contact your health care provider, the Listuguj Community Health Services (Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.), or the Quebec Hotline available 24/7, at 1 (877) 644-4545.

Checkpoint Reminder

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On Thursday, May 28, 2020, the Unified Command added additional measures at the checkpoints to protect the health and safety of Listuguj community members and its residents. These measures were necessary to protect against the growing spread of COVID-19 cases across the bridge, resulting from a confirmed travel-related case at the Campbellton Regional Hospital.

 

This is a reminder that until Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. the only authorized persons to enter Listuguj are:

– Registered Band Members;

– Listuguj Residents;

– LMG Essential Service Personnel;

– Food Distributors; and

– Emergency Vehicles.

 

These measures will be reassessed by the Unified Command on Tuesday, June 2, 2020.

 

**Please note, food distributors delivering essential goods to local convenience stores have been added to the list of authorized personnel. Checkpoint supervisors have contacted store owners to coordinate these deliveries.

Community Notice – Fire Contained

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The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government was informed of a structure fire behind the transfer station in Listuguj. The Emergency Management Coordinator was notified and quickly assembled the team of volunteers to prepare for possible evacuation of the highway. The Emergency Management Centre was set up at the Listuguj Community Development Centre (Bingo Hall) within 30 minutes, equipped with water and snacks, as well as masks, hand sanitizer and disinfectant. SOPFEU were contacted and two water bombers arrived at the scene to extinguish the fire.

The homes that may have been impacted by the fire were informed that evacuation may be required but luckily this was not necessary. The water bombers contained the fire and the Listuguj Fire Department are now checking the scene to ensure that there are no remaining embers. Everyone is safe.

Wela’lieg to the entire Emergency Management Team and SOPFEU for your quick response.

 

Some members of the Emergency Management Team and volunteers.

COVID-19 Prevention

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The Unified Command is once again reminding residents of the importance of wearing a face mask where physical distancing (2m/6ft) is not possible, such as grocery stores, convenience stores, or when in public spaces.

  1. To ensure maximum protection of yourself and others, please take a moment to learn how to properly use a non-medical mask. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to put on a non-medical mask or face covering.
  2. Click here to learn how to make your own cloth face covering, which includes a few options.

 

COVID-19 Prevention:

Those who are infected with COVID-19 may have little to no symptoms. You may not know you have symptoms of COVID-19 because they are similar to a cold or flu.

Symptoms may take up to 14 days to appear after exposure to COVID-19.

Symptoms have included:

  • Fever above 38 degrees Celsius
  • A new cough, or worsening chronic cough
  • Sore throat
  • Runny nose
  • Headache
  • A new onset of fatigue
  • A new onset of muscle pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Loss of sense of taste
  • Loss of sense of smell
  • In children, purple markings on the fingers and toes
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Pneumonia

 

If you have symptoms of COVID-19:

  • stay home to avoid spreading it to others
  • call 1.877.644.4545 for instructions
  • if you need immediate medical attention, call 911 and tell them your symptoms

 

The best way to prevent the spread of infections is to:

  • wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
  • avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth, especially with unwashed hands
  • avoid close contact with people who are sick
  • when coughing or sneezing, cover your mouth and nose with your arm or tissues to reduce the spread of germs
  • immediately dispose of any used tissues into the garbage as soon as possible and wash your hands afterwards.
  • clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces, such as toys, electronic devices, and doorknobs.
  • clean and disinfect items from outside the home, such as groceries.
  • stay home if you are sick to avoid spreading illness to others