Local News

KWSO COVID-19 UPDATE 3/9/21

Posted on by sue.matters
09
Mar

The Warm Springs community COVID-19 Update today reports 1 new case of COVID-19 from 61 tests conducted on Monday (3/8/21).

There are currently 3 active cases of COVID-19 on the reservation with 43 close contacts receiving daily monitoring.

VACCINATIONS

  • 1700 primary doses, of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, have been administered with 60 more scheduled for today.
  • 811 2nd (Booster) doses, of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, have been administered.

There is a Community Vaccination Event scheduled for this Thursday, March 11th at the Warm Springs Community Center. 

    • For anyone who got their first does on February 11th – you need to check your vaccination card for your appointment time to get your second dose of the vaccine this Thursday.
    • You can also schedule an appointment for a first dose at Thursday’s Vaccination Clinic.  Call 541-553-2160.
    • Walk-ins will be accommodated as well, for first doses, while supplies last.

A second Community Vaccination Event will be held on Friday, March 19th at the Community Center, to offer 2nd doses to those who got shots on February 19th at the Community Center.

Individuals can sign up for a COVID-19 Vaccine by calling 541-553-2610.

You must be 18 or older and be I.H.S. eligible 18 or live or work  in Warm Springs.

 

SYMPTOMS

Symptoms for COVID-19 can include: Fever, Cough, Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, Chills, Muscle pain, Headache, Sore throat, loss of taste or smell.  To talk with a medical professional – call the I.H.S. “COVID-19 Nurse Triage Hotline” at 541-553-5512.   Outside of business hours you can call the Registered Nurse Health Advice Hotline at 1-866-470-2015.

 

HOSPITALIZATION & DEATHS

  • 81 people have been hospitalized due to COVID-19
  • 81 people have been discharged from the hospital
  • 22 Warm Springs people have died from COVID-19

 

TESTING

If you are concerned that you may have COVID-19 symptoms or you may have been exposed you can get tested at the Warm Springs Health and Wellness Center.  Check in at the front gate and they will direct you where to go

  • 9132 tests have been conducted at the Health & Wellness Center
  • 800 Total Positive Cases in Warm Springs Since the Pandemic Began

 

PRECAUTIONS

Even with folks getting vaccinated for COVID-19 we all still need to continue to take protective measures.

  • Wear a Face Mask
  • Maintain 6 feet of social distance from others
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water or use hand sanitizer
  • Avoid gatherings with anyone you do not live with

 

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

 

sue.matters