Municipality of Temagami

September 17, 2020
Temagami Update #37 on COVID-19

REMAIN VIGILANT against coronavirus to avoid another lockdown – With the numbers once again spiking, we need to keep our distance from anyone outside of our 10-person bubble, wash our hands frequently and wear a mask in public places! If you are traveling outside of the district, please stay away from hot spots. Together, let’s limit the spread of COVID-19 and prevent future outbreaks.

The Ontario government has launched an online screening tool to help parents and students understand whether it is OK for them to attend classes. The online tool is optional. It takes parents or students through a series of questions to help determine whether they may have COVID-19 or whether they may have recently been exposed to COVID-19. For more information please visit: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/school-screening/

Operational guidance: COVID-19 management in schools - Find out what will happen if there is a coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak at a school by visiting: https://www.ontario.ca/page/operational-guidance-covid-19-management-schools

The flu - Anyone can catch the flu. Protect yourself – and others – learn about the virus and recognizing the symptoms by visiting: https://www.ontario.ca/page/flu-facts

Flu shots - Will be available from your primary care provider by mid-October. The Timiskaming Health Unit will be holding community clinics in November allowing time for primary care offices to hold their own clinics first. You do not have to be a patient of the Temagami FHT to get your flu shot, however appointments are required. Please watch for details of flu clinic dates in the coming weeks. Please call 705-569-3244 to schedule an appointment.

You will be screened for COVID-19 prior to your arrival for your flu shot. Upon arrival, you are to remain in your vehicle in the parking lot at which time a provider will come out to give your vaccine through your vehicle window. You will be expected to remain in your vehicle in the parking lot for 15-20 minutes post vaccination to monitor for a reaction. You will be asked to bring someone with you to your appointment.

For more information on the regulations related to wearing masks please visit: https://www.timiskaminghu.com

The Municipal Office and the Temagami Public Library are still accessible via scheduled appointments, telephone and by doorbell located at the exterior doors.

          THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND EFFORTS TOWARDS
                                  FLATTENING THE CURVE OF COVID-19.

CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASES IN NORTHEASTERN ONTARIO = 267
Timiskaming = 0
Timmins/Porcupine = 5
Sudbury = 7
North Bay/ Parry Sounds = 1
Algoma = 0