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KWSO COVID-19 UPDATE 10/29/21

Posted on by sue.matters
29
Oct

The Warm Springs community COVID-19 Update for Friday (10/29/21) reports 1 new case of COVID-19 from 44 tests conducted on Thursday (10/28/21) at the Health and Wellness Center.   There were 2 positive tests from outside facilities.

There are currently 46 people with active COVID-19 in Warm Springs and 31 close contacts receiving daily monitoring.

TESTING

  • 15297 tests have been conducted at the Health & Wellness Center – 1016 Total Positive Cases resulted.
  • 149 positive tests have come from outside facilities
  • 1165 cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in Warm Springs since the Pandemic Began.

Anyone who wants a COVID-19 test can go to the front gate at the clinic and get tested.

 

COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters

 The Warm Springs Health & Wellness center is NOW SCHEDULING COVID-19 VACCINE Booster Dose

If you are 65 or older call the clinic vaccine line @ 541-551-2131 to schedule an appointment

65 and older is our most vulnerable population, so getting them in to receive this added protection against the covid-19 virus and the delta variant is a high priority.

  • if you are 18-64 years old and meet the criteria for a boost dose (criteria below), please call and let the clinic know you are interested in receiving your boost dose.  Once identified, we will work you into our vaccine clinic schedule.
    • 18-64 at high risk of severe COVID-19 (underlying medical condition)
    • 18-64 with frequent institutional or occupational exposure to COVID-19 (long-term healthcare facility, healthcare workers, first responders, education staff, corrections, etc.)

 

 COVID-19 Vaccine for children 5-11

Families who are interested in vaccinations for their children 5-11 years of age are asked to let the Health & Wellness Center know so when approval is given for these shots, they will be ready to contact those on the list.  Call  541-551-2131.

Approval from the FDA for the Pfizer vaccine for 5-11 year olds could come as soon as today which could mean vaccinations of that age group could start as soon as the end of next week.  Please think about if you want a COVID-19 vaccination for your 5-11 year old and let the Health & Wellness Center know so they can be ready to roll.

 

VACCINATIONS

If you haven’t already been vaccinated – please get the vaccine today.   Vaccines are saving lives and they are keeping people out of the hospital.  Vaccinations are the primary way to bring the COVID-19 Pandemic under control.

  • 2993 primary doses, of COVID-19 vaccine, have been administered
  • 2522 2nd doses have been given
  • 38 3rd doses have been given to individuals who qualified as
  • 111 Booster vaccinations 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.

INCENTIVE

The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs will do drawings for more than 200 – $250 gift cards the week of November 8th for anyone who has gotten at least one COVID-19 vaccination.  Anyone who lives or works in Warm Springs and your family members can call IHS at 541-553-2131 to make an appointment for a free vaccination.  You can download entry forms at kwso.org.

Vaccination Drawing forms will be available at the Warm Springs Trick or Treat Mask-querade Parade on Saturday October 30th at the Warm Springs K8 track.

 

PRECAUTIONS

Community Members are asked to please use all COVID-19 precautions: wearing a face mask and maintaining 6 feet distance from anyone you do not live with.    It is especially challenging to use those protocols when interacting with family and friends when they are people that you do not live with and who you have not been around.   To protect yourself and those that you care about – please take precautions.

If you have COVID-19 symptoms – or if you have COVID-19

  • Stay Home
  • Avoid Others
  • Don’t go to:
    • the Grocery Store
    • the Casino
    • the Longhouse
    • Work
    • Sporting Events
    • School Activities
    • Birthday Parties
    • Meetings
    • Celebrations
    • Funerals
    • Any Public Areas

 

HOSPITALIZATIONS

St. Charles hospitals in Central Oregon are at 84.33% occupancy.  Their ICU is at 67.57% occupancy.  There are 64 St. Charles patients with COVID-19 and 7 of those individuals are in the ICU.

Currently there are 3 people from Warm Springs hospitalized with COVID-19

26 people from Warm Springs have died from COVID-19.

 

 

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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