Thursday, April 25, 2024 | St. Lawrence County, NY
AKWESASNE -- The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Emergency Operations Center requires everyone on the territory wear a face mask where social distancing is not possible. That means anytime people …
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AKWESASNE -- The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Emergency Operations Center requires everyone on the territory wear a face mask where social distancing is not possible.
That means anytime people can’t avoid being within six feet of each other.
Community members who travel outside of the tribe’s jurisdiction will also be required to wear a mask or face covering to enter retail and grocery stores, or other public places outside of Akwesasne.
These can be cloth face coverings. People can use a scarf, bandana or common household materials. There is guidance on how to make your own face covering on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website at www.cdc.gov.
People should not use surgical masks or N-95 respirators, which must continue to be reserved for healthcare workers and other medical first responders.
To help you wear a mask or face covering properly, follow these steps:
Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds before you put on the mask.
If the mask has ties or elastic bands, secure the bottom first under your neck and tie behind your head or wrap around your ear. The pull the mask by the upper ties over your mouth and nose before securing.
Make sure there are no gaps between your face and the mask. It needs to fit snug.
When you wear the mask or face covering, assume that the outside is contaminated, so refrain from touching it. If you do, repeat the process of washing your hands.
When you remove the mask from your face, wash your hands with soap and water.
You should always wear a clean mask, so wash your mask or face covering every time in hot water and regular detergent. Never microwave your mask, as some may contain a wire that can start a fire.
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) asks that everyone comply with the mask directive to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) in the Akwesasne community.
For any COVID-19 related emergency matters in Akwesasne, call the Tribe’s EOC at (518) 320-0019 or the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s EOC at (613) 575-5005 or (613) 575-2331.
