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KWSO COVID-19 UPDATE 4/6/21

Posted on by sue.matters
06
Apr

The Warm Springs community COVID-19 Update today reports 0 (zero) new cases of COVID-19 from 37 tests conducted on Monday (04/05/21).

There are currently 3 active cases of COVID-19 on the Reservation with 9 close contacts receiving daily monitoring.

VACCINATIONS

  • 2140 primary doses, of COVID-19 vaccine, have been administered
  • 1671 2nd (Booster) doses have been given

All 3 approved COVID-19 Vaccines are available in Warm Springs:

  • Moderna – 2 doses – ages 18+
  • Pfizer – 2 doses – ages 16+
  • Johnson & Johnson – 1 dose – ages 18+

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

To be eligible for the vaccine in Warm Springs you must:

  • Live in Warm Springs OR
  • Work in Warm Springs OR
  • Be Indian Health Service eligible

 16 & 17 Year Olds can be vaccinated today at the Health & Wellness Center.  Call 541-553-2131 to get an appointment.  There are 36 Pfizer doses on hand that they would like to administer.  This is a great opportunity for teens.

 

TESTING

With Spring Break recently along with the Easter Holiday and Root Feast – the Warm Springs Health and Wellness Center encourages individuals to come in for a COVID-19 test.  Testing continues to give us a good idea of the prevalence of COVID-19 in Warm Springs.  Check in at the front gate and they will direct you where to go

  • 9840 tests have been conducted at the Health & Wellness Center
  • 809 Total Positive Cases in Warm Springs Since the Pandemic Began

Positivity Rates

  • Last week (03/29/21-04/02/21) the testing positivity rate for Warm Springs was1.29%
  • The testing positivity rate for the week of (03/22/21-03/26/21) was 0.00%
  • The rate for March was 1.20%

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.

 

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

 

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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