Swinomish Indian Tribal Community

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SWINOMISH COMMUNITY COVID-19 TESTING DRIVE-THRU:
Tuesday, April 20, from 1-3:30 p.m. at the Medical Clinic

APRIL 15, 2021 - COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH NOTICE

Swinomish Public Health has confirmed five (5) new cases of COVID-19 in the community. There are tests pending results.

COVID-19 is still here and there is significant risk of getting it. We must all continue taking precautions in order to stop the spread.

Wear a face mask when outside the home; as required by Senate resolution
Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds several times a day
Maintain a physical distance of 6 feet when interacting with those outside your household
Only leave your home for essential purposes
If you have been instructed to quarantine, only leave your home to seek medical care
Only allow household members in your home, avoid entering other people’s homes

Vaccinated people can potentially still get COVID-19 and spread it to others. If you are vaccinated, your chances of getting a severe infection are decreased. However, you can still spread it. Perhaps less easily, but this still an unconfirmed unknown.

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