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KWSO COVID-19 UPDATE 3/15/21

Posted on by sue.matters
15
Mar

The Warm Springs community COVID-19 Update today reports 0 (zero) new cases of COVID-19 from 27 tests conducted on Friday (3/12/21).

There are currently 2 active cases of COVID-19 on the reservation with 24 close contacts receiving daily monitoring.

 

VACCINATIONS

  • 1777 primary doses, of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, have been administered
  • 1084 2nd (Booster) doses, of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, have been administered.

The next Community Vaccination Event will be this Friday, March 19, 2021 starting at 9am at the Warm Springs Community Center.

This is for both 2nd (Booster) dose shots (for those who got their first dose of Moderna Vaccine on February 19th) as well as for Primary doses.

Check your vaccine card for your appointment time if you will be getting your 2nd (Booster) dose.  To make an appointment to get your first dose of the Moderna Vaccine – call 541-553-2131.   Walk-ins will be accommodated as well, for first doses

You must be 18 or older and be Indian Health Service eligible OR live OR work in Warm Springs to receive a vaccination 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
  • 81 people have been discharged from the hospital
  • 22 Warm Springs people have died from COVID-19

 

TESTING

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

  • 9240 tests have been conducted at the Health & Wellness Center
  • 802 Total Positive Cases in Warm Springs Since the Pandemic Began

Positivity Rates

  • Last week (03/08/21-03/12/21) the testing positivity rate for Warm Springs was 1.78%
  • (03/01/21-03/06/21)the rate was 1.04%
  • The week prior was was 2.7%
  • The January testing positivity rate was 7.74%
  • The December 2020 rate was 10.32%

 

RISKS

Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs offices are open however facilities continue to operate with COVID-19 precautions including limited public access, temperature checks when entering, required facemasks and social distancing.  If you have business to conduct, please call for an appointment.

Jefferson County is now listed in the COVID-19 High Risk category which means Indoor dining is allowed but not to exceed 25% maximum occupancy or 50 people whichever is smaller.  With some eased restrictions and increasing numbers of people being vaccinated – please don’t let your guard down and continue to take all precautions to protect from the spread of COVID-19.

 

PRECAUTIONS

Even with folks getting vaccinated for COVID-19 we all still need to wear a face mask in public spaces, maintain 6 feet of social distance from others and avoid gatherings with anyone who does not live with you.  Do these things as part of your everyday routine and also follow these precautions during spring break next week.

 

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

 

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