3 northern First Nations in Ontario see spike in COVID-19 cases, prompting federal support

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Three First Nations in northwestern Ontario are experiencing a spike in COVID-19 cases, prompting response from government agencies and neighbouring communities.

Eabametoong First Nation had 113 active cases as of Monday, while Pikangikum First Nation had 77 and Mishkeegogamang First Nation had 165, according to the Sioux Lookout First Nation Health Authority (SLFNHA).

The three communities account for a total of 355 cases of the 427 total active ones in the SLFNHA catchment area, which covers 31 communities in the northwest.

Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) said in a statement Friday the agency is supporting all three communities due to their high case

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