COVID-19

The Porcupine Health Unit and Weeneebayko Area Health Authority are Pleased to Announce the First COVID-19 Vaccines in Moosonee

January 19, 2021

Today, Lynne Innes, CEO of WAHA and Dr. Lianne Catton, Medical Officer of Health for the Porcupine Health Unit PHU), are pleased to announce that COVID-19 vaccinations will be administered in Moosonee this week, for those in congregate living settings. The PHU, Weeneebayko and Area Health Authority (WAHA), ORNGE, Health Canada’s First Nations and Inuit…

IMPORTANT REGIONAL NOTICE: COVID-19 VACCINE PLAN

January 19, 2021

Dear community members of the James and Hudson Bay Region: On January 5th, 2021 WAHA sent out a notice explaining details about Health Canada’s approved use of the Moderna Vaccine in Canada to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In preparation for the vaccine’s arrival to the Region, WAHA has been working with Porcupine Health Unit,…

Government of Ontario Declares State of Emergency and Announces Provincewide Shutdown.

January 14, 2021

Note: Where your local community bylaws and the provincial restrictions differ, follow the more restrictive advice. The province of Ontario has declared a Second Provincial State of Emergency effective Thursday, January 14, 2020 at 12:01 a.m. The government has issued a stay-at-home order requiring everyone to stay home with the exception of going out for essential purposes. Outdoor…

Vaccines Arrives in Attawapiskat and Fort Albany for Long Term Care Patients and Health Care Workers

January 13, 2021

WAHA’s President and CEO, Lynne Innes, met with ORNGE Moosonee Based Manager Chris Alisappi to pick up additional vaccines to be delivered in the region. Today, vaccines were delivered to coastal communities for residents and staff of congregate care home settings at the Weeneebayko General, Attawapiskat and Fort Albany hospitals for elderly inpatients. As well…

BREAKING NEWS: One additional in Fort Albany has been confirmed increasing the total number to two.

January 8, 2021

Moderna Vaccine Update: Phase One has arrived

January 7, 2021

Moderna Vaccine Update: Frequently asked questions

January 5, 2021

What is the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine? The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine (mRNA-1273) is used to prevent COVID-19. This disease is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Who is eligible to receive the vaccine? The vaccine is approved for people who are 18 years of age and older. Its safety and effectiveness in people…