AKWESASNE — The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) reports one new case of COVID-19 Friday, which makes 17 total active cases under the Tribe’s jurisdiction. Officials there say six people have recovered, leaving 54 in quarantine.

“As vaccinations continue in accordance with the CDC’s recommended guidelines, we ask those who will soon receive the vaccine to please be thoughtful,” a press release from EOC said. “The vaccine’s purpose is to protect our community, particularly our most vulnerable members — our elders. It’s not intended to let individuals take vacations or other non-essential trips, nor does it allow you to no longer follow the safety protocols that are still being highly recommended.”

The vaccine only prevents the development of severe symptoms. It does not prevent you from contracting the virus and transmitting it to others. Continue to wear a mask, social distance, wash your hands, and stay in your immediate household’s bubble.

If you have received orders to quarantine or isolate, remain at home until officially released by a public health official. Do not travel in the community. Those in need of emergency food supplies or other essential items, call 518-358-3021. Residents can call staff directly at: Everett Lazore, family advocate, 518-333-8450; Kerry Jacobs, victim advocate, 518- 651-9150 or Crystal Stehlin, junior advocate, 518-651-1435.

Seniors 65 and over can register to receive a vaccination. A provider from Health Services will contact people to complete a health screening and schedule an appointment. To pre-register, call the Tribe’s Office for the Aging at 518-358-2963.

COVID-19 drive-thru test collection clinics have been scheduled for Jan. 19 and 26 beginning at 9 a.m. at the former-IGA Building while supplies last. Akwesasne residents and employees may also schedule a test by contacting Mountain Medical Urgent Care in Malone at 518-521-3322 or Mountain Medical Urgent Care in Massena at 315- 705-0700.

For anyone seeking to obtain their COVID-19 test results, call the clinic at 518-333-0230.

Those who require emergency food supplies or other essential items, contact the Family Advocate’s Office at 518-358-3021.

Those who are dealing with a mental health crisis, call Mental Health Services at 518-358-3145 or the After-Hours Crisis Center at 518-651-4475.

POLICE: For law enforcement or other emergency assistance, contact the Tribal Police Department at 518-358-9200 or dial “911”.

EOC: If you have a non-emergency matter, call the Emergency Operations Center at 518-320-0019; Monday-Friday, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.