Coronavirus Information

 

On behalf of MHA Nation

Tribal Chairman Mark N. Fox and the Tribal Business Council,

the MHA Emergency Operations Center with the Covid-19 Task Force and

Elbowoods Memorial Health Center

are working together to ensure the health and safety

of all of our community members during the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Please read the information below. Updates are made as neccessary.

MHA Nation Tribal Business Council Adopts Covid-19 Mitigation Measures >>>

  • 20-049-FWF | Declaring State of Emergency Due to COVID-19 Outbreak | 3/18/2020 | Active |

  • 20-051-FWF | Clarifying Powers And Status Of The COVID Task Force Established By 20-049-FWF | 3-30-2020 | Active, Certification correction 4/30/2020

  • 20-052-FWF | Authorizing COVID-19 Mitigation Measures | 3-30-2020 | Active, Certification correction 4/30/2020 |

Employee Return to Work

Please read the attached Tribal policy on Employee Return to Work Policy.

If you are using more than 16 hrs of Tribal sick leave, you must have a State approved Covid test done at one of our testing sites or another off-reservation testing site.

Home tests are not allowed for Tribal sick leave.

Covid leave slips are available at the New Town Testing site, you may call 701-627-8781 or stop by. We try to get them out as soon as someone tests positive.

MHA Nation Tribal Employee COVID FAQ’s

 

Covid-19 Task Situational Updates

Upcoming Vaccine Clinics

If you need assistance with registering for a Vaccine Clinic or to find out when the next Vaccine Clinic is, please contact the Elbowoods Memorial Health Center at 701-627-4750, Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM. All Vaccine Clinics are free of cost and open to the Public!

Form that will be used this month for registration you may print and fill it out ahead of time before coming to a clinic. ↓↓

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Elbowoods Public Health Department Covid-19 Booster Doses Update 10-28-21

https://fb.watch/8-JSZkL5-1/

Press Releases & Public service announcements

  • To view Public Health Notices, MHA Nation Coronavirus Press Releases and Public Service Announcements From Chairman Mark N. Fox click here.

If you are experiencing symptoms (cough, fever, shortness of breath), stay home and call the
Elbowoods Memorial Health Center Coronavirus Hotline at (701) 627-7641.

If you live off Fort Berthold, contact your local clinic for instructions.

Steps you can take to protect our community from COVID-19

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  • Stay home and limit physical contact, even with family.

  • Wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds often.

  • Avoid touching your face, as the virus is transmitted by coming in contact with mucus membranes like your nose, mouth, or eyes.

    • Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your elbow, and immediately wash your hands.

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  • Keep a physical distance of at least 6 feet from others, even loved ones, and avoid gatherings.  

  • Check in on your loved ones with care and precaution, especially our beloved elders as they are more susceptible.

What you need to know and do

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  • What is the coronavirus or COVID-19?
    “COVID-19 is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person.” - Center for Disease Control

  • What is social distancing?
    Social or physical distancing is deliberately keeping six feet of physical space between people to avoid spreading COVID-19.
    This includes your family members, elders, and your neighbors.  

  • What is self-quarantining?
    Health experts recommend that anyone who has come into contact with COVID-19 practice self-quarantining for at least 14 days. This includes practicing standard hygiene, staying at home, not having visitors, not sharing utensils, and staying at least 6 feet from other members of your household.

  • Who is most at risk?
    Vulnerable populations include our elders, those who are immunocompromised, pregnant women, and people with underlying conditions like asthma, heart disease, and diabetes.

  • Who can contract COVID-19? Anyone can contract and transmit coronavirus. Importantly, many people do not show symptoms and can be carriers, exposing others who have greater risk.

  • Common COVID-19 symptoms include a cough, fever, and shortness of breath. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, stay home and contact the Elbowoods Memorial Health Center Coronavirus Hotline at (701) 627-7641. If you live off Fort Berthold, contact your local clinic for instructions.


Caring for youth - take this opportunity to teach practical and Indigenous knowledge

  • Maintain a consistent schedule. Consistency is calming and reassuring for people of all ages.

  • Use this precious time for teaching and learning together: plant a garden, do arts and crafts, cook and bake, write thank you notes, and encourage reading. 

  • This may be stressful for your children too, so be patient and kind. A couple hours of school every day is sufficient. 

  • Give them choices, so they can participate in creating their learning experience. 

  • Learn math skills while playing video games for Native youth with 7 Generation Games.


Tips for our young adults during COVID-19

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  • Young people are not immune from contracting and transmitting COVID-19. Young people may not know they are carriers, so it is imperative that everyone practice social distancing and proper hygiene, even if you yourself are not at high risk.

  • Physical distancing doesn’t mean you cannot stay social. Connect with friends and family members over video chat, text message, or phone.

  • Get creative about ways to stay social during social distancing - have a FaceTime sleepover, host a Netflix Party, or plan a Discord session with your friends.

  • It’s really hard to have to miss major milestones in your life. Social distancing may mean you don’t get to celebrate prom, graduation, or something else you’ve been looking forward to. It’s okay to be disappointed. 

We must act responsibly together; stay grounded and remember who we are 

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  • Stay home, be smart and safe. In order to care for others, you must take care of yourself. 

  • We are a relational people. But now, we must care for each other by limiting physical contact.

  • Protect our elders by practicing physical distancing and checking in on them by phone regularly.

  • Stay calm and grounded. Remember our traditions can keep our spirit strong and uplifted.

  • We are resilient. We are here today because we are survivors, so be accountable to each other.

Covid-19 Vaccine Information

Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine (also known as COMIRNATY) Overview and Safety 
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/different-vaccines/Pfizer-BioNTech.html

Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Overview and Safety
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/different-vaccines/Moderna.html

Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine Overview and Safety
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/different-vaccines/janssen.html

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