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KWSO COVID-19 UPDATE 7/27/21
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The Warm Springs community COVID-19 Update today reported 2 new cases of COVID-19 from 31 tests conducted yesterday, Monday, July 26, 2021 at the Health & Wellness Center.
There are currently 8 people with active COVID-19 and 3 close contacts receiving daily monitoring.
TESTING
If you would like to be tested for COVID-19 – check in at the front gate at the Warm Springs Health & Wellness Center and they will direct you where to go.
- 11855 tests have been conducted at the Health & Wellness Center – 780 Total Positive Cases resulted
- 109 positive tests have come from outside facilities
- There have been a total of 889 cases of COVID-19 in Warm Springs since the Pandemic Began.
PRECAUTIONS
There is an upswing in COVID-19 cases mostly for unvaccinated individuals. The main thing you can do to protect from getting COVID-19 is to be vaccinated.
You can also continue to take other precautions: Wear a Face Mask in public spaces, Maintain distance from unvaccinated people, & Wash your hands frequently.
The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs government organization has updated their COVID-19 protocols for Tribal Facilities and also for gatherings at Longhouses.
COVID19 Protocols – Tribal Facilities 071921
COVID19 Protocols – Longhouses 071921
VACCINATIONS
- 2764 primary doses, of COVID-19 vaccine, have been administered
- 2354 2nd (Booster) doses have been given
You can call to schedule a vaccination anytime at the Warm Springs Health & Wellness Center at 541-553-2131. Anyone 12 and older who is Indian Health Service Eligible, OR who lives or works in Warm Springs and their family members can be vaccinated.
61.9% of those 18 and older who live in Warm Springs have been vaccinated for COVID-19. The goal is 70%.
The COVID-19 vaccines have been authorized by the FDA for Emergency Use. They continue to be studied for effectiveness and safety. Vaccinations are the primary way to bring the COVID-19 Pandemic under control.
HOSPITALIZATION & DEATHS
- Charles hospitals are at 93.31% occupancy and ICUs are at 83.33% (they have 15 COVID-19 patients with 5 of those individuals in the ICU)
- 25 Warm Springs people have died from COVID-19.
For up to date information about the Covid-19 Pandemic visit:
US CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL
