For updates on the SNI response to Covid-19, click here to visit the Seneca Nation Coronavirus Response Hub.
To receive important updates via phone & text, click here and learn about the Regroup Messaging System.
As cases of COVID-19 increase in our area, remember that you or someone you encounter may have the virus and not know it or display symptoms. There are many ways to prevent infection and stop the spread. Whether you feel healthy or not- stay home, wash your hands often, and avoid close contact with people outside of your household (stay 6 feet apart).
If you experience symptoms of COVID-19 including fever, dry cough, or shortness of breath, or have any concerns about your health, call your primary care provider to be assessed. Patients of the Lionel R. John Health Center can call (716) 945-5894 and patients of the Cattaraugus Indian Reservation Health Center can call (716) 532-5582.
President Pagels offers the Nation’s condolences for the passing of elder Barbara “Bobbie” Huff and shares updates on COVID-19 cases and testing on territory, as well as the initial allocation of the Moderna vaccine for the Seneca Nation Health System.
President Pagels offers condolences on the passing of 3 community members over the weekend. As some were from COVID-19, he urges everyone to do their part to stop the spread during the holiday season. He notes that the Seneca Nation is awaiting word from the Indian Health Service about vaccine distribution, and reminds everyone about today’s mask and sanitizer distribution, as well as upcoming testing events and the Elder’s Holiday Drive-Thru.
President Pagels gives an update on COVID-19 testing statistics, precautionary closures of community centers and day care facilities until the end of the year, and additional testing dates. He also gives details about the upcoming drive through meal and mask holiday distributions for elders and speaks on state education cutbacks that affect Seneca students in local school districts.
The next round of weekly saliva testing for COVID-19 starts December 21st and 22nd and will go through January.
Monday’s 3pm to 5pm at the Seneca Fire Hall on Cattaraugus Territory
Tuesday’s 3pm to 5pm at the Allegany DPW garage
You MUST PRE-REGISTER with Bluestone for the community testing events.
https://www.bluestonesafe.com/welcome
Use client code SenecaGov and user ID 3030.
There will be limited staff to assist elders and those without smartphones with registration. Be sure to follow the instructions from Bluestone and bring your smartphone to the testing event. Questions regarding testing can be directed to Emergency Management Director Mike Gates at 716-244-0820 or mike.gates@sni.org.
All positive results will receive a phone call. Negative results will get an email and text message. Bluestone is working directly with the Seneca Nation Health System to track results. Results will be posted within the Bluestone phone app as soon as they are available (typically within 24-48 hours of sample collection, except for Saturday testing events). If you are unable to retrieve your results, or if you would like to request documentation of your results you may contact Bluestone directly, Bluestone Email: info@bluestonesafe.com Bluestone Phone: 760-297-6863
Alternatively, you may contact the Seneca Nation Health System's Medical Unit at the Cattaraugus Indian Reservation Health Center by calling 532-5582 or the Medical Unit at the Lionel R. John Health Center by calling 945-5894 for your results 48 hours after your test or to request documentation. Seneca Nation employees DO NOT need to provide testing documentation to return to work if they have negative test results.
President Pagels speaks on a Seneca Nation Councilor testing positive for COVID-19, plans for a virtual regular session of Council in January, and the importance of everyone doing their part to stop the spread of the virus.
President Pagels speaks on vaccine distribution and an update to the Coronavirus Response Hub, as well as offering condolences on the passing of the oldest Seneca elder, Ralph Bowen.
President Pagels gives an update on upcoming COVID-19 testing, as well as training for those interested in helping with testing efforts. He stresses the importance of everyone doing their part to stop the spread as Seneca EMS and local hospitals are all being stretched to their capacity due to the pandemic.
President Pagels speaks on the results of COVID testing in the community, important precautions to stop the spread, upcoming support sessions from the Education Department for parents of students, and the 172nd birthday of the Seneca Nation of Indians government.
President Pagels speaks on the Seneca Nation’s ongoing drive-through COVID-19 testing and the importance precautions coming into the holiday season. He also encourages families of students to help them stay on track with remote learning.
The Seneca Nation has received notice of three confirmed positive Covid-19 cases among our residents at Oaktree Apartment complex. With the number of positive cases on the rise locally, it is decided to limit visitation to the site as well as limit gatherings of residents within the facility. Please contact the Seneca Nation Housing Authority for visitation criteria and protocol details at 716-532-5000.
FREE mask and t-shirt giveaway from the Remember the Removal Committee! Thursday at the ACC starting at 3pm while supplies last!
Thursday November 12
Buffalo Native Resource Center (533 Amherst St.) 11AM – 1PM
Allegany Community Center 5PM – 7PM
You MUST pre-register by going to https://bluestonesafe.com/.
Use client code SenecaGov and user ID 3030.
See the flyers on this post for step by step directions.
You will need an email address to sign up. Limited staff will be available to help elders register for email on-site so PLEASE PRE-REGISTER!
This is a saliva sample test. Anyone taking the test MUST NOT eat, drink, smoke, chew gum, etc. 60 minutes before arrival.
All positive results will receive a phone call. Negative results will get an email and text message. Bluestone is working directly with the Seneca Nation Health System to track results.
YOU MUST SELF-ISOLATE UNTIL YOU GET A NEGATIVE RESULT
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How to take test:
