KWSO News Covid-19 Update 9/24/20

5 additional cases of Covid-19 are reported in today’s Warm Springs Community Covid-19 report with data collected through the end of the day Wednesday, September 23, 2020.

• 350 Positive cases of Covid-19 have been recorded in Warm Springs since testing began
• 27 Current Active Cases of Covid-19
• 8 close contacts being monitored by Public Health
• 3230 tests have been done
• 39 people have been hospitalized
• 37 have been discharged from the hospital
• There have been 9 deaths due to Covid-19 in the Warm Springs Community

The majority of cases attribute household contact as the way that Covid-19 was spread.  It is imperative that everyone in every household limit their chances of coming in contract with Covid-19 to lessen the likelihood that it will be spread to others in your home.

• Wear a face covering
• Maintain 6 feet of distance from anyone you do not live with
• Wash your hands (or use sanitizer) when you go to or come from anywhere (like a store)
• Disinfect frequently touched hard surfaces
• Avoid gatherings of people from outside your household