Sho-Ban Tribes EOC reports 57 active COVID-19 cases
From the SHOSHONE-BANNOCK TRIBES EOC
FORT HALL — COVID-19 Community testing continues this week Monday to Thursday from 12–5:45 p.m. at the Shoshone-Bannock Hotel & Casino (East Entrance).
Tribal Health & Human Services (THHS) is changing from the BINAX NOW test types to the ELLUME testing next week. It is due to manufacturing delays with the ‘BINAX NOW’ tests. ELLUME is a take-home test kit that requires a smartphone to complete. Members of the community can pick up an ELLUME home test kit starting next week, Tuesday to Thursday, at the Sho-Ban Hotel & Casino from 12–5:45 p.m. Individuals will have to present test results and Tribal ID to receive $20 mileage reimbursement cards.
Shoshone-Bannock Community Health Center (HRSA) is now offering Monoclonal antibody therapy by appointment. Individuals need a referral from their primary provider to ensure HRSA provides the appropriate service.
Numbers as of October 19, at 11 a.m.: Total cases to date: 1,317; total active cases: 57; total currently hospitalized: 6; total recovered to date: 1,229; total deceased to date: 31; breakthrough cases: 103 (*Breakthrough cases are when a fully vaccinated person gets infected with the coronavirus.); total vaccines given to date: 6,357 that covers 57% of the reservation population. Of this number, 3,399 are fully vaccinated, 464 have been given to tribal youth, ages 12-17, by Fort Hall IHS.
To Tribes have given 6,357 vaccines to the Fort Hall community, which covers 56% of the reservation population. Of this number, 3,369 are fully vaccinated, 452 have been given to tribal youth, ages 12-17, by Fort Hall IHS.
$50 vaccination incentives can still be picked up at Not-tsoo Gah-nee. This is a “one-time-only” for those fully vaccinated and who have not yet received the incentive. (must show your vaccine card & Tribal ID/CIB)
Mandatory masks are in effect for the entire Fort Hall Reservation. Wear your mask when entering any business, including getting gas, buying groceries, or playing at the casino.
The ‘Binax NOW’ testing is available at the IHS south tent structure. Call 208-238-5494 to schedule an appointment.
The Not-tsoo Gah-Nee IHS Clinic (IHS) provides Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines. IHS offers a walk-in clinic on Monday-Wednesday, Friday 9–11 a.m., Thursday 1:30–3:30 p.m. Contact 208-238-5435 (THHS), 208-238-5427 (IHS Medical).
The Shoshone-Bannock Community Health Center (HRSA) offers walk-in vaccinations seven days a week, currently offering Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson. COVID testing is available based on medical needs. Please call 208-478-3987 with any questions.
Transportation is available for community members who want to get COVID-19 tested. Call 208-478-4069 (Transit Dispatch)
Visit us online at www.sbtribes.com/covid-19/ to view the COVID19 data dashboard; click here: https://public.tableau.com/.../Shoshone.../C19...
