COVID-19 – Case Positive Scenarios 3.15.2020 (PDF) COVID-19 – Exposed Scenario 3.17.202 (PDF) What to do if you have confirmed or suspected coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Updated March 15, 2020 If you are sick and have been diagnosed with COVID-19 or suspected to have COVID-19 because you have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, follow the steps below to help prevent the disease from spreading to people in your home and community. Symptoms of COVID-19 The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, cough and shortness of breath. If you have been exposed to someone with laboratory confirmed COVID-19 and are …READ MORE
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The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe is closed thru 3/31/2020
The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe is closed thru 3/31/2020 with the exception of the following: Social Services: Food Bank will open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1pm to 4pm. TANF and GA: services will be open on Wednesdays from 10am to 3pm. Elders: Food services as needed. Health Clinic and Klallam Counseling: will remain open. Lower Elwha Food and Fuel: will remain open. Cedar Box Smoke Shop: will remain open. Food Truck: will remain open. All critical business is being taken care of. This closure is not to induce fear, it is to ensure we are doing our part to prevent …READ MORE
Justice Center – COVID-19 Administrative Order 3-18-2020
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER Pursuant to the “Emergency Response to the COVID 19 Corona Virus issued by LEKT Executive Director Tonya Greene on March 16 , 2020, the Lower Elwha Tribal Court is currently subject to limited closure” and “telephonic hearings only. ” Until further order of the Court, the following shall govern Court operations . Justice Center During the COVID—19 emergency, the Justice Center, 341 Spokwes Drive, Port Angeles, WA 98363, is open from 8: 00 a.m. to noon . The LEPD Receptionist is at the reception desk during those hours (360-452-6759, ext. 2920) . Otherwise, there is a sign at …READ MORE
Lower Elwha Dental Clinic COVID-19 Outbreak Response
As of 1:00 PM 3/18/20, the Lower Elwha Dental Clinic will limit all services to essential, emergency services only. We will maintain this policy in response to the COVID-19 outbreak until 3/31/20. Prior to 3/31 we will re-evaluate the situation and extend the duration of emergency only care if needed. This decision comes at the advisement of the American Dental Association and the Washington State Dental Association who released statements on 3/16 and 3/17 recommending postponing all elective, non-essential dental procedures. When patients call the health center to reach the dental clinic, they will get a message explaining the current …READ MORE
Public Health Emergency Declaration due to Threat of the Corona Virus COVID-19
As the Tribal Chairwoman of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, I am enacting an Emergency Declaration in accordance with the inherent sovereign authority of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe. By that authority, I am implementing the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (March 2013) and the assignment of responsibilities as outlined in the Emergency Management Plan. This declaration will be in effect until the next regularly scheduled Business Committee meeting on March 23, 2020, or until ratified by the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Business Committee at a special meeting, whichever event is sooner to occur. Upon ratification by the Business Committee, this …READ MORE
3/13/2020 LEKT COVID-19 Community Update
As of 5pm on 3/12/20 there were no confirmed cases in Clallam County of COVID-19. To get current information from LEKT about COVID-19 and its impacts, please call 360-452-8471 and press 9. Threat Level- Low (Cases Identified in Washington State) WE ARE HERE ON 3/12/2020 Appoint a Public Information Officer- Keri Ellis, appointed Investigate process to declare “State of Emergency” to allow Federal Resources- Legal & Emergency Management Coordinate with EOC and IHS for medical supplies. Emergency Management, LEHD Community Health Fill pharmacy orders to a 90-day level whenever possible. LEHD Providers Medical transports through LEHD reviewed for critical need and …READ MORE
3/10/2020 COVID-19 (coronavirus) Update
As of 11 am this morning (3/10/2020) there are still no confirmed cases of coronavirus in Clallam County. The School District Potlatch is postponed indefinitely for the health/safety of the community. Inter-Tribal Song and Dance Group has been cancelled for this month by Jamestown Risk to Individuals The people who are at higher risk and may consider staying home when possible: People who have chronic diseases Pregnant women Advanced age (Centers for Disease Control: Older adults and people who have severe chronic medical conditions like heart, lung or kidney disease seem to be at higher risk for more serious COVID-19 …READ MORE
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) LEKT Notice
On 3/2/2020, LEKT called together key individuals to strategize for potential coronavirus impact. There were 26 attendees from various LEKT departments. PURPOSE: Update departments on COVID-19 current status. Strategize LEKT service delivery. Identify a workgroup of LEKT professionals, solidifying preparation work in favor of reactionary efforts. LEKT SOURCES FOR INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Washington State Department of Health (WA DOH), Clallam County DOH, Lower Elwha Health Department (LEHD) SYMPTOMS: COVID-19 symptoms are similar to flu/cold, varying in severity, with the most common being fever, dry cough, and shortness of breath. Most patients who have COVID-19 do …READ MORE