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KWSO COVID-19 UPDATE 1/20/22
Jan
The Warm Springs community COVID-19 Update for Thursday (1/20/22) reports 34 new cases of COVID-19 from 118 tests conducted on Wednesday (1/19/22) at the Health and Wellness Center. 5 positive tests were reported by Outside Facilities. There are currently 3 Warm Springs residents Hospitalized with COVID-19. There is 1 presumptive case from a home test or in the home with a positive and symptomatic.
There are 108 people with active COVID-19 and 39 close contacts receiving daily monitoring.
TESTING
- 18788 tests have been conducted at the Health & Wellness Center – 1494 Total Positive Cases resulted.
- 184 positive tests have come from outside facilities
- 1646 cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in Warm Springs since the Pandemic Began.
IMPACTS
A review of data indicates that most contact with the COVID-19 virus is happening in households or the community vs. in the workplace.
Tribal Council met again with the Local COVID-19 Response Team on Tuesday and because of a positive case the Tribal offices have been shut down for a second time and will reopen on Monday, January 24, 2022. Essential CTWS workers will continue their work.
The Jefferson County School District has announced changes to indoor spectator guidance for all athletic and activity events to address rapidly increasing cases of COVID-19. Temporary changes will include reduced capacity for spectators at events. The goal is to make sure extra-curricular activities are not disrupted.
- For athletic contests between two schools, spectators will be limited to four spots per participant. For specific such events, decisions will be made prior to the event based on number of students participating and size of the venue.
- Many events will be streamed via the NFHS streaming service with 509J covering costs while capacity is reduced. The link to watch will be provided to all families prior to the implementation of the reduced capacity limits.
Find the details HERE.
VACCINATION
If you have received 2 doses of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccines or 1 dose of the J&J vaccine and it has been at least 5 months since your last dose of Pfizer or Moderna, or 2 months since your last dose of J&J, you are eligible for a booster dose. If you are not boosted or within 6 months of your vaccination series, you will be asked to quarantine if you are exposed to someone with COVID-19.
If you only received 1 dose of Moderna or Pfizer, please return to complete the vaccine series. You require 2 doses to complete the series and for fuller protection.
Call to make your vaccine appointment at (541) 553-2131. Appointments are available Monday-Friday in the Community Health Clinic and the testing hours have been adjusted and are currently 8:30am-11am and 1pm-3pm. For anyone currently in isolation due to COVID-19 infection or are in quarantine – you need to wait until you are out of isolation or quarantine to make your vaccine appointment. For questions call the COVID Nurse hotline at 541-553-5512.
Being fully vaccinated is one of the best ways to protect yourself, your family, and your community from COVID-19 illness. Data show that COVID-19 boosters help broaden and strengthen protection against COVID-19 variants including Omicron.
PRECAUTIONS
If you have COVID-19 symptoms, please stay home. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
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
For up to date information about the Covid-19 Pandemic visit:
U.S. CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL
