COVID-19 Update Tuesday, December 28, 2021 – Rapid Test Kit Pick-up & Testing Centre Information

COVID-19 Update Tuesday, December 28, 2021:

 

The Listuguj Unified Command is reporting 2 new cases within the Community for Tuesday, December 27, 2021.

The active case count is now 2.

We ask that community members maintain their continued diligence and remain proactive.

With the onset of the Omicron Variant, the holiday break will see a rising trend of confirmed cases within and outside the local area from the increased travel and gatherings. While the number of confirmed cases may grow quickly, this surge of infections was anticipated by Public Health.

The best practice for the Health and Well-Being of the community is that we continue that follow public health guidelines such as handwashing, sanitizing, mask-wearing, social distancing, and receive testing when needed.

 

BTNX Rapid Antigen Test for COVID-19: 

The Listuguj Community Health Services will open for community residents to pick up the BTNX Rapid Antigen Test Kits during the holiday hours below.

Hours for Pick-up:

– December 29, 2021, from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm (Main Doors)

– January 4, 5, 6, 2022, from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm (Main Doors)

After the holidays, the kits will be available for pick-up from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm Monday to Friday.

While this new screening tool is now available, it should still be viewed as an added detection method for identifying COVID-19 early. As such, we should remain vigilant and stay at home & monitor if COVID-19 like symptoms develop.

*Please note* If after showing positive results from the Rapid Test, please get tested at a screening centre based on the COVID-19 Symptom Self-Assessment outcome.

An image guide of the the Rapid Test Kit is available is copied below the notice.

 

COVID-19 Testing Clinic (Listuguj & Pointe-à-la-Croix):

The Clinic in Listuguj will be closed during the Christmas holidays. Our Testing Clinic will resume after the holidays beginning on January 10, 2022. Please call 418-788-2155 to schedule an appointment.

Should you require a PCR Test (York Gym Testing Site), please get in touch with Quebec Public Health at 1-877-644-4545 or the Website Self-Assessment Tool (covid19.quebec.ca) to book your appointment.

 

Message from the Director of LCHS:

Although we worry about the upcoming weeks ahead of us, we do have hope that brighter days are ahead. Please take care we hope that you have some warm and hopeful moments over the coming weeks.

 

Wela’lieg.