A home in Ohkay Owingeh in New Mexico. Photo: Chuck Olsen
Ohkay Owingeh Covid-19 Updates and Tribal Administration Offices Updates
August 24, 2021
Greetings Ohkay Owingeh,
• Covid-19 Update – The case count for Ohkay Owingeh as of today is as follows:
Total Cases: 30
Recovered: 15
Active Cases: 15
Deaths: 2 — (1) one not living on reservation
• Funerals Update – All Funerals will be handled through Rivera’s Funeral Home Please see policy and protocol on website for instructions or pick-up at Governor’s office.
• Immunization Clinics will be taking place at our Casino on October 13, 2021 and November 10,2021 for Flu shots
• Booster shots for vaccination will be announced in the near future.
• All Visitor’s vaccinated or unvaccinated must mask-up prior to entering any Tribal Building.
• Utilities Payments — Please use drop box located in front of office to submit your payments. Please drop check or money order and your receipt will be mailed to you.
• Please contact Josie Shije PHN or Sharon Genera at our CHR Offices at 1-505-852-2354 if you have any questions regarding Covid-19.
ohkay082421The Pueblo needs your cooperation in limiting any spread within our boundaries. If you are contacted by NMDOH or Josie Shije, PHN, answer their questions and follow their advice. Consider your actions and how any excess movement and lack of social distancing may be contributing to our present situation.
We must move slow this spread and Ohkay Owingeh needs your positive involvement. Aware that many have heighten concerns about potential exposure that is evident by the uptick of cases throughout the state of New Mexico.
Please follow CDC Guidelines in maintaining social distance, washing/sanitizing your hands, and face covering.
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