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COVID-19 Update 8/16/21
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The Warm Springs community COVID-19 Update for Monday (8/16/21) reported 1 new case of COVID-19 from 35 tests conducted on Friday, August 13, 2021 at the Health & Wellness Center.
There are currently 13 people with active COVID-19 and 10 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.
- 12281 tests have been conducted at the Health & Wellness Center – 796 Total Positive Cases resulted
- 110 positive tests have come from outside facilities
- There have been a total of 906 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.
VACCINATIONS
- 2845 primary doses, of COVID-19 vaccine, have been administered
- 2390 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.
Vaccinations are the primary way to bring the COVID-19 Pandemic under control.
For up to date information about the Covid-19 Pandemic visit:
US CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL
