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KWSO COVID-19 UPDATE 4/12/21

Posted on by sue.matters
12
Apr

The Warm Springs community COVID-19 Update today reports 0 (zero) new cases of COVID-19 from 30 tests conducted on Friday (04/09/21).

There are currently 3 active cases of COVID-19 on the Reservation with 20 close contacts receiving daily monitoring.

There is a COVID-19 Vaccine Event today from 10am – 3pm at the Warm Springs Presbyterian Church.  This is a Johnson and Johnson Vaccine Event which is the one dose COVID-19 Vaccine.  Walk ins are being accepted and encouraged. 

 

VACCINATIONS

 

 

  • 2203 primary doses, of COVID-19 vaccine, have been administered
  • 1641 2nd (Booster) doses have been given

To schedule a COVID-19 vaccination appointment at the Health and Wellness Center call 541-553-2131.

Eligibility for the vaccine in Warm Springs is for individuals and their family members who live or work in Warm Springs or who are Indian Health Service eligible.

 

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

  • 82 people have been hospitalized due to COVID-19
  • 82 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 or you just want to participate in random testing – 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

  • 9964 tests have been conducted at the Health & Wellness Center – 725 Total Positive Cases resulted
  • 88 positive tests have come from outside facilities
  • There have been a total of 813 cases of COVID-19 in Warm Springs since the Pandemic Began.

 

Positivity Rates

  • Last week (04/05/21-04/09/21) the testing positivity rate for tests conducted at the Warm Springs Health & Wellness Center was 0% (zero)
    • There were 4 positive tests for Warm Springs people that came in from outside facilities.
  • The testing positivity rate for the week prior was 29%

The Health & Wellness Center does want to continue to do as much testing as possible.  Anyone interested in a test can get one.  It might be a good idea if you traveled over spring break, just to be sure all is well.

 

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.

 

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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