Two cases of COVID-19 have been found in Sipekne'katik First Nation in Nova Scotia's northern health zone. It's the first time the coronavirus has been detected on a First Nation in Atlantic Canada. Sipekne'katik is the second-largest Mi'kmaw band in Nova Scotia and has approximately 1,244 members living in the community, according to its website. Chief Sack is asking people to continue following public health protocols. (CBC)He urged that members continue to follow public health protocols by masking, sanitizing, and avoiding large gatherings and non-essential travel.

Source: CBC News December 02, 2020 22:41 UTC