Ashton remarked that she’s proud of the decisive action taken to shut down Northern communities in order to keep the coronavirus from reaching them.

She also acknowledged the extra efforts of healthcare professionals and front line essential workers including those in grocery stores, pharmacies and transportation, such as taxi drivers and truckers.

She still pushed for more testing and protective equipment, referencing the vulnerability of many residents of northern First Nations.  

Ashton encourages those who can stay at home to do so with the ultimate goal of protecting ourselves and our communities.