There are currently no cases of COVID-19 on Siksika First Nation and the emergency response team is working day and night to keep it that way. “We’re in uncharted territory,” Chief Ouray Crowfoot said.
The first nation has taken a unique approach to the novel coronavirus outbreak that’s turning heads. Earlier this week, it launched a mobile COVID-19 response unit.
This special team is making house calls 24/7 to conduct tests for COVID-19 in hopes of easing pressure on doctors offices and hospitals, while also keeping people in their homes.
They’ve also delivered 100 hampers of food to vulnerable citizens and elders to help them weather the pandemic. Another 200 hampers will be delivered over the weekend.