FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 1st, 2020
One New Positive Case of COVID-19 Confirmed in Winnebago
WINNEBAGO, NE – The Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System, which is comprised of the Winnebago Public Health Department (WPHD) and Twelve Clans Unity Hospital (TCUH), have confirmed one new case of COVID-19 in Winnebago. The Winnebago Reservation now has had a total of forty positive cases of COVID-19. Of those forty, eight individuals have recovered.
The patient that tested positive was symptomatic, but reported in good condition. That individual is currently recovering at home and in isolation. The WPHD continues to monitor and notify any potential contacts of all positive cases. To protect the privacy of the patient, no other details will be released at this time.
Totals | Tested | Positive | Negative | Pending | Deaths | Recovered |
Winnebago | 153 | 40 | 103 | 10 | 1 | 8 |
COVID-19 is a respiratory illness with no known cure or vaccine. Winnebago community members experiencing shortness of breath, sore throat, runny nose, and cough are urged to call the COVID-19 Hotline at (402) 922-1508. Per Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, it is recommended that individuals stay home except to get necessary medical care. Individuals with underlying conditions, such as diabetes or those with compromised immune systems are the most high-risk for contracting the virus.
Prevention measures include washing your hands often with soap and water for at least twenty seconds each time and routinely cleaning frequently touches surfaces. Other recommendations include social distancing, wearing a mask in public, and remaining at least 6 feet away from each other with groups of no more than 10 people.
Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System has been taking many important steps to further protect the health and safety of the community. These steps, among others, have included implementing a no visitor policy within the hospital, increasing the frequency of cleaning facilities, making certain services available remotely, implementing a drive-thru pharmacy, and placing staff on telework status when possible.
Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System is operated by the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska and consists of two divisions. Twelve Clans Unity Hospital is a 13-bed state-of-the-art healthcare facility that serves an estimated 10,000 Native Americans who live on the Winnebago Reservation and in the surrounding region. Health care services provided by the hospital include an ambulatory care clinic, inpatient care, express care clinic, pharmacy, radiology, emergency care, medical laboratory, physical therapy, social services, and more. The Winnebago Public Health Department strives to create and maintain a healthy community by providing a wide range of total health and wellness programs. These programs include physical, mental, safety, and social services that benefit the Winnebago community.
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