August 11, 2021 – The Listuguj Community Health Services (LCHS) in partnership with QC Public Health (CISSS) have established a COVID-19 Testing Site in Listuguj. The Testing Site, centrally located at 21 Riverside West (across from Metallic’s Grocery), is a drive thru testing site available to Listuguj Residents, by appointment only.

Appointments for in-community testing can be made, Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:00pm, by calling the Health Center at 418-788-2155.

 

What To Expect

Clients will be asked to always remain in their vehicle and park in the designated COVID-19 Testing Spot. Immediately following testing, clients will be instructed to return to their residence to await their results.

Positive test results will be sent to QC Public Health for re-testing and confirmation. Individuals with positive COVID-19 test results will be contacted directly by QC Public Health for notification, symptom monitoring and contact tracing.

Individuals who need testing outside of regular business hours can call 1-877-644-4545 to schedule an appointment through the CLSC COVID-19 Testing Site.

Wela’lieg

August 11, 2021 – The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government is announcing (1) new confirmed case of COVID-19 in the community. The total number of active cases in the community is three.

The LMG and QC Public Health are working collaboratively to monitor the on-going situation closely and to provide on-going support to those affected.

COVID Vaccines and Testing Requirements

If you had your first COVID-19 vaccination ONLY and have been in contact with someone who has tested positive with COVID-19, you need to be tested.

• In-community testing is available by appointment only. To book an appointment with the Listuguj COVID-19 Testing Site, located at 21 Riverside West (across from Metallic’s Grocery), please contact the Listuguj Community Health Services, Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm, at (418) 788-2155.
• Alternatively, you can book an appointment with the CLSC in Point-a-la-Croix and other Quebec testing sites by calling 1-877-644-4545 or by visiting their website (link).

Listuguj COVID-19 Mobile Vaccination Clinic

The Listuguj Community Health Services in partnership with QC Public Health (CISSS) are holding a mobile vaccination clinic on Friday, August 13 and Saturday, August 14. No appointment necessary (details below).

WHEN:

Friday, August 13^th, 2021, from 1:00pm – 5:00pm

Saturday, August 14^th, 2021, from 9:00am – 5:00pm

WHERE:

Across from the Education Complex

WHO:

Anyone who wants the vaccines age 18+

Our goal is to reach 75% vaccination rate for Listuguj. This will help ensure the health and well-being of our community during this on-going pandemic.

This is a reminder to all community members and residents of the importance of following the recommended Public Health advice:

• Monitor for symptoms;
• Stay home when sick;
• Wash hands frequently;
• Practice proper cough etiquette; and
• Wear mask when out in public.

On behalf of the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government, we wish our community members a swift and full recovery.

Wela’lieg

Confirmed Case of COVID-19 in Listuguj

August 9, 2021 – On the evening of August 7, 2021, Quebec Public Health notified the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government that a community member tested positive for COVID-19. Quebec Public Health is currently conducting contact tracing to identify people who have been in close contact with the individual who tested positive.

Be advised, if you had your first vaccine ONLY, and have been in contact with someone who has tested positive with COVID-19, you need to be tested.

Again, contact tracing is currently underway. For those who have been in close contact with the individual QC Public Health will contact you directly, and you will be asked to self-isolate and monitor for symptoms to limit any potential spread. The individual who tested positive is self-isolating, and their health will be monitored by public health.  The Listuguj Community Health Services will provide support to families directly affected.

We want to remind our community members and residents that what we need now more than ever is to practice mindfulness and compassion. The virus is a disease that does not discriminate.

On behalf of the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government, we wish this community member a swift and full recovery.

Wela’lieg