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Presidential Update 12/21/20

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 […]

COVID-19 Feature

Latest COVID-19 testing dates and times

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 […]

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Presidential Update 12/17/20

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 […]

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Presidential Update 12/16/20

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. See video message below:

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COVID-19 Upcoming Testing & Precautions Notice: UPDATED Testing locations

COVID-19 is spreading rapidly in the region and there are an increasing number of positive cases on territory.  Regarding the upcoming community COVID testing drive thrus:  You MUST pre-register by going to https://www.bluestonesafe.com/welcome Use client code SenecaGov and user ID 3030. You will need an email address to sign up. Limited staff will be available to […]

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Presidential Update – 12/7/20

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. See video message below:

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Presidential Update – 12-03-20

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. See video message below:

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Presidential Update (11-25-2020)

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. See video message below:

COVID-19 Departments

Important Message Regarding Bluestone COVID-19 Diagnostic Test Results

The following is an important message from the Seneca Nation Health System regarding Bluestone COVID-19 diagnostic test results. For testing participants: your 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 […]