LDF Tribal PCHC Community Health Update 05.21.2020 3:00PM
COVID#19 CASE REPORTS/PCHC OPERATIONS
TRIBE REPORTS 1 CONFIRMED CORONAVIRUS CASE(S) In the Lac du Flambeau Community/Reservation on 5.20.2020
Tests Performed at PCHC 32
Positive Tests 1
Negative Tests 29
Pending Tests 3
Lac du Flambeau Residents Tested Outside PCHC
Tests Performed 51
Negative Tests 51
Recovered __one positive case is isolating at home and monitoring symptoms______
As of 5/21/2020
The PCHC Community Health Department follows the same procedure or guidelines as other County Health Departments when a positive covid-19 is identified on our reservation. Contact Tracing is being conducted by PCHC/and/or the county of the patient.
We cannot provide the persons identification or address due to privacy rights.
See website information:
https://oneida-county-covid-19-update-ochdwi.hub.arcgis.com/
http://www.vilaspublichealth.com/
https://www.ironcountypublichealth.org/
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/outbreaks/
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/help.htm
Positive Cases-contacts- Travel Caution- 14-day Quarantine
We recommend limiting travel as much as possible
IF you have known to be in contact with a positive covid-19 person or traveled to or came from a location in the past 14 days and now see new reports of confirmed coronavirus case(s)/outbreaks or if you have been in a “hot zone” OR
if you exhibit any of the following symptoms: Cough, Fever, Shortness of Breath, Loss or change in taste or smell, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Headache or Fatigue.
please contact the:
Community Health Department at 715-588-3371 ext. 1908 (Jen Jaeger, RN) or 1910 (Sarah Keuer, RN) during normal business hours or Dave Poupart, RN at 715-439-3971 after hours to discuss your travels and what to do next. Any other emergency please call 911
COMMON QUESTIONS
What is contact tracing? Contact tracing is the process community health nurses use to identify individuals who may have come into contact with an infected individual and gather additional information to aid in stopping the transmission of the virus or disease.
How does testing work? What type is done? The testing is a nasal swab and is sent out to receive confirmatory results.
What happens in the meantime? Shelter in place quarantine? What about my family members? Is there a place to shelter away from my Family? Individuals should practice self-isolation at home based on the recommendation of the nurse providing the test. If it is possible, the individual tested should distance themselves from other household family members as instructed. Sheltering areas will be coordinated between the LDF ICS and Community Health Departments.
*NOTE* It is important to follow the self-isolation guidelines as recommended. This is the best practice to keep yourself, loved ones and community members safe. Choosing not to follow self-isolation guidelines may have a devastating impact on the community. Do your part to keep everyone safe!
KEEP UP THE GOOD EFFORT TO STAY SAFE
*Please remember to continue to Social Distance by staying 6 feet apart whenever possible.
*Please wear your masks when you go into businesses or out in public.
*Please wash - wash - wash your hands thoroughly and often.
*Avoid large gatherings. This means no big family gatherings, feasts, parties, cookouts or get togethers. This is essential to minimize the potential to spread the virus to your loved ones!!
We need the community members to help relay the message to the people you know that have or continue to travel from areas of concern to voluntary 14-day self-quarantine guidelines.
*NOTE* It is important to follow the self-isolation guidelines as recommended. This is the best practice to keep yourself, loved ones and community members safe. Choosing not to follow self-isolation guidelines may have a devastating impact on the community. Do your part to keep everyone safe!
Please visit LDFTRIBE.COM for updates. Miigwiich!!
