KWSO COVID-19 UPDATE 2/25/21

The Warm Springs community COVID-19 Update today reports 0 (zero) new cases of COVID-19 from 40 tests conducted on Wednesday (2/24/21).  There are currently 16 active cases of COVID-19 on the reservation with 41 close contacts receiving daily monitoring.

VACCINATIONS

  • 1483 primary doses, of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, have been administered with an addition 100 doses scheduled to be given today and tomorrow.
  • 697 2nd (Booster) doses of the Moderna vaccine have been given.

Individuals can sign up for a COVID-19 Vaccine by calling 541-553-2610.  You must be 18 or older and live or work  in Warm Springs.

SYMPTOMS

Symptoms for COVID-19 can include: Fever, Cough, Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, Chills, Muscle pain, Headache, Sore throat, loss of taste or smell.  To talk with a medical professional – call the I.H.S. “COVID-19 Nurse Triage Hotline” at 541-553-5512.   Outside of business hours you can call the Registered Nurse Health Advice Hotline at 1-866-470-2015.

HOSPITALIZATION & DEATHS

  • 81 people have been hospitalized due to COVID-19
  • 80 people have been discharged from the hospital
  • 22 Warm Springs people have died from COVID-19

TESTING

  • 795 Total Positive Cases in Warm Springs Since the Pandemic Began
  • 8712 tests have been conducted at the Health & Wellness Center

If you are concerned that you may have COVID-19 symptoms or you may have been exposed you can get tested at the Warm Springs Health and Wellness Center.  Check in at the front gate and they will direct you where to go

For up to date information about the Covid-19 Pandemic visit:

OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY

INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE

US CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL

WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION