Indigenous Services Canada COVID-19 update –  Week of January 27, 2022

Ottawa, Traditional unceded Algonquin Territory, Ontario — Indigenous Services Canada

First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities across Canada are continuing their efforts in  responding to COVID-19, with support from Indigenous Services Canada (ISC).

As the number of active outbreaks and active cases are hopefully reaching their peak,  we will continue to work with Indigenous communities to slow the spread of COVID-19 and work towards recovery.

Vaccinations

As of January 25, 2022, over 86% of individuals aged 12 and older in First Nations, Inuit and territorial communities have received a second dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine. With the recent approval of pediatric vaccines, over 43% of individuals aged 5 to 11 have received at least one dose.

First Nations, Inuit and Métis have access to vaccines. Vaccine clinics are well underway in Indigenous communities across the country. Now is the time to get your vaccine. Protect your community, your Elders and your family.

In the event that First Nations peoples and Inuit need to travel out of their community to get to their vaccination appointment, the applicable travel costs will be covered by non-insured health benefits.