With the recent announcement made by our government officials to lift the State of Public Health Emergency across the province. Blood Tribe Chief and Council, Blood Tribe Department of Health and Blood Tribe Emergency Management Team reminds all members that the reserve is still in a State of Emergency and all restrictions are still in effect.
• Curfew – From 9 pm – 6 am• Travel Restrictions – Essential travel only (food, fuel and medical), limit travel to south zone only (Granum – south) and for non-tribal members to continue travel through the reserve without stopping• Social Gatherings – No more than 15 people indoors and 50 outdoors The Tribe emphasizes that even though the province is allowing for social gatherings of up to 50 people indoors and 100 outdoors, that it’s very important to abide by our social gathering restrictions set for the reserve. Especially, since the reserve is currently categorized as a (Watch) zone in the province, due to the percentage of COVID-19 infected cases per person ratio.
To learn more about the (Watch) zone areas or find out where they are, please click on the link below.
https://www.alberta.ca/maps/covid-19-status-map.htm
In order to minimize the spread, so we can start to move forward towards lifting restrictions on the reserve, our leadership encourages everyone to follow all safety measures until further notice.
COVID-19 Safety Guidelines:
- Physical Distancing of 2 meters (six feet)
- Wearing face masks when out in public
- Washing your hands often with warm water and soap for 20 seconds
- Using alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available
- Cough and sneeze into your arm
- Clean and disinfect areas that are frequently touched (home and office)
- Trying not to touch your face, nose or mouth
- Avoiding non-essential travel and gatherings
- Avoiding close contact with anyone who is sick
- Limiting your passengers to only your household members
- Staying home
As Niitsitapi, we have the strength and resilience to overcome this pandemic so let’s work together, co-operate and be kind to one another.
Stay Safe
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