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KWSO COVID-19 UPDATE 4/7/21

Posted on by sue.matters
07
Apr

The Warm Springs community COVID-19 Update today reports 0 (zero) new cases of COVID-19 from 27 tests conducted on Tuesday (04/06/21).

There are currently 2 active cases of COVID-19 on the Reservation with 11 close contacts receiving daily monitoring.

VACCINATIONS

  • 2178 primary doses, of COVID-19 vaccine, have been administered
  • 1641 2nd (Booster) doses have been given

All 3 approved COVID-19 Vaccines are available in Warm Springs:

  • Moderna – 2 doses – ages 18+
  • Pfizer – 2 doses – ages 16+
  • Johnson & Johnson – 1 dose – ages 18+

To schedule a COVID-19 vaccination appointment at the Health and Wellness Center call 541-553-2131.

To be eligible for the vaccine in Warm Springs you must either live or work here or be Indian Health Service eligible.

 

TESTING

With Spring Break recently along with the Easter Holiday and Root Feast – the Warm Springs Health and Wellness Center encourages individuals to come in for a COVID-19 test.  Testing continues to give us a good idea of the prevalence of COVID-19 in Warm Springs.  Check in at the front gate and they will direct you where to go

  • 9868 tests have been conducted at the Health & Wellness Center
  • 809 Total Positive Cases in Warm Springs Since the Pandemic Began

 

HOSPITALIZATION & DEATHS

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

 

PRECAUTIONS

Even with folks getting vaccinated for COVID-19 we all still need to wear a face mask in public spaces, maintain 6 feet of social distance from others and avoid gatherings with anyone who does not live with you.

 

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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