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General Announcements
January 2023 January 23, 2023 - Update for those covered by Medicaid (Unwinding Update)
December 2022 December 29, 2022 - Flu, Covid, and RSV testing from Jan. to Feb., Monday - Friday
October 2022 October 11, 2022 - COVID-19 Update October 10, 2022 - A Resolution Terminating COVID State of Emergency on the Nisqually Reservation 
October 10, 2022 - Resolution Revising Masking Guidance for Tribal Buildings October 10, 2022 - Resolutions End Pandemic Memo October 4, 2022 - COVID-19 Update
September 2022
September 21, 2022 - Tips for Managing Long COVID-19 September 20, 2022 - COVID-19 Update
August 2022
August 30, 2022 - COVID-19 Update August 16, 2022 - COVID-19 Update
July 2022
July 19, 2022 - COVID-19 Update July 18, 2022 - COVID-19 Home Test Result Hotline July 12, 2022 - COVID-19 Update
June 2022 June 27, 2022 - COVID-19 Update June 21, 2022 - COVID-19 Update June 13, 2022 - COVID-19 Update
May 2022 May 31, 2022 - COVID-19 Update May 24, 2022 - COVID-19 Update May 23, 2022 - COVID-19 Tests Delivered Monthly (https://sayyescovidhometest.org) May 16, 2022 - COVID-19 Update May 3, 2022 - COVID-19 Update May 3, 2022 - COVID-19 Exposure Guidelines
April 2022 April 28, 2022 - Epidemic vs Pandemic vs Endemic April 25, 2022 - COVID-19 Update April 19, 2022 - COVID-19 Update April 11, 2022 - COVID-19 Update April 6, 2022 - COVID-19 Update April 1, 2022 - Second Booster Shot Available to Age 50+
March 2022 March 29, 2022 - COVID-19 Update March 16, 2022 - COVID-19 Situation Update March 14, 2022 - COVID-19 Update March 7, 2022 - COVID-19 Update
February 2022
February 28, 2022 - COVID-19 Update February 21, 2022 - COVID-19 Update February 7, 2022 - COVID-19 Update
February 4, 2022 - A Video About Safe Masking Tips from Dr. Spencer February 1, 2022 - COVID-19 Update
January 2022 January 27, 2022 - COVID-19 Resource Directory January 20, 2022 - COVID-19 Update January 11, 2022 - What is Recommended if you have COVID-19 Flowchart January 11, 2022 - Covid Response Team Overview January 11, 2022 - Home Testing for COVID-19 January 11, 2022 - Post-Quarantine Return to Work Form
December 2021
December 29, 2021 - COVID-19 Update
December 28, 2021 - December 29th mobile vaccine event is CANCELLED due to weather – Health Dept. will still hold the January 19th event
December 20, 2021 - COVID-19 Update December 13, 2021 - COVID-19 Update December 6, 2021 - COVID-19 Update
November 2021
November 12, 2021 - Health Department Services *Updated* November 12, 2021 - Upcoming Pediatric Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccine Days for Ages 5+ November 12, 2021 - COVID-19 Vaccination for Ages 5-11 FAQ November 10, 2021 - Out of State & International Travel COVID-19 Protocol November 7, 2021 - COVID-19 Update November 1, 2021 - COVID-19 Update November 1, 2021 - COVID-19 Booster Shot Schedule and Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccination Update
October 2021
October 27, 2021 - A Message from Our Public Health Officer About the Moderna Booster Shot October 25, 2021 - Upcoming Moderna Booster Shot Days October 19, 2021 - Health Department Services October 17, 2021 - COVID-19 Update October 14, 2021 - COVID-19 Vaccine Update October 4, 2021 - COVID-19 Update
September 2021
September 27, 2021 - COVID-19 Update September 12, 2021 - COVID-19 Update September 10, 2021 - At this time, the Nisqually Clinic is being overwhelmed with requests for COVID testing: Thurston County Public Health and Social Services Covid Testing Schedules and Locations
August 2021
August 31, 2021 - COVID-19 Thurston County Testing Locations August 31, 2021 - Free Drive-through COVID-19 Testing on Wednesday, September 1st, 2021
August 29, 2021 - COVID-19 Update August 27, 2021 - COVID-19 Update August 26, 2021 - COVID-19 Testing Today for Huckleberry Camp Participants Only August 22, 2021 - COVID-19 Update August 19, 2021 - At this time, the Nisqually Clinic is being overwhelmed with requests for COVID testing: Thurston County Public Health and Social Services Covid Testing Schedules and Locations August 17, 2021 - COVID-19 Update August 17, 2021 - If you have been in close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 *Updated* August 16, 2021 - COVID-19 Flow Chart - What Is Recommended *Updated* August 13, 2021 - Resolution 80 Requiring Events Occur Outdoors August 13, 2021 - Resolution 79 Requiring Vaccination to Travel August 13, 2021 - Resolution 78 Re-Closing the Nisqually Indian Reservation August 13, 2021 - Resolution 77 Requiring Masks in Tribal Building August 11, 2021 - COVID-19 Update August 9, 2021 - Youth Back To School August 9, 2021 - COVID-19 and Long-Term Physical Health August 9, 2021 - COVID-19 Delta Variant: What Community Members Need to Know August 4, 2021 - COVID-19 Statistics August 1, 2021 - COVID-19 Update
July 2021
July 29, 2021 - COVID-19 Flow Chart - What Is Recommended July 29, 2021 - A Resolution for Tribal and Enterprise Staff Testing July 18, 2021 - COVID-19 Update July 16, 2021 - COVID-19 Flow Chart - What To Do July 15, 2021 - Mark your calendars for July 27, Pfizer Day July 15, 2021 - Vaccine 101 for Parents of Minors July 7, 2021 - COVID-19 Update July 1, 2021 - COVID-19 Update
June 2021
June 30, 2021 - COVID-19 Vaccine: A message from the White House Tribal Leader Update. June 29, 2021 - Mark your calendars for July 6th, Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Day
June 29, 2021 - COVID-19 Update June 23, 2021 - Delta Variant Info Graphic June 20, 2021 - COVID-19 Update June 14, 2021 - COVID-19 Update June 8, 2021 - COVID-19 Update June 3, 2021 - Tribal Member 18+ Vaccination Incentive (Requires Login) 
June 1, 2021 - COVID-19 Update
May 2021
May 26, 2021 - Fireworks Stand Participants: Vaccination is Required
Click Here for Upcoming Vaccination Dates and Info
May 23, 2021 - COVID-19 Update May 21, 2021 - Health Department Dental Program In Response to COVID-19 May 20, 2021 - A Resolution for Mask-Wearing of Unvaccinated Individuals on the Nisqually Indian Reservation May 19, 2021 - Women's Health: Debunking COVID-19 Vaccine Myths May 17, 2021 - Pfizer Bio N Tech COVID-19 Vaccine For Parents Info May 17, 2021 - UIHI Pfizer Factsheet
May 15, 2021 - COVID-19 Update
May 9, 2021 - COVID-19 Update May 2, 2021 - Coronavirus Funeral Assistance May 2, 2021 - COVID-19 Update
April 2021
April 30, 2021 - Nisqually Health Clinic Services are Re-opening
April 29, 2021 - Special Notice For Voters Under Covid-19 Quarantine
April 29, 2021 - New CDC Mask Guidance April 27, 2021 - Why I Got Vaccinated Story Sharing April 25, 2021 - COVID-19 UpdateApril 23, 2021 - Tribal Council, COVID vaccination and voting updates April 18, 2021 - COVID-19 UpdateApril 14, 2021 - Ken Choke Covid Announcement April 13, 2021 - COVID-19 Update April 12, 2021 - Alternate Vaccine Resources April 5, 2021 - COVID-19 Update April 1, 2021 - Vaccination Quarantine April 1, 2021 - Have you been vaccinated yet?
March 2021
March 30, 2021 - COVID-19 Update March 30, 2021 - Is it True? COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Checking Infographic March 29, 2021 - Don't let the ripple become a wave! March 24, 2021 - A Resolution Addressing COVID-19 Response March 23, 2021 - Phase 3 Reopening Update March 21, 2021 - COVID-19 Update March 19, 2021 - What You Need To Know About Covid-19 Vaccines March 19, 2021 - Current MODERNA COVID Vaccine Eligibility March 18, 2021 - COVID-19 Vaccine Patient Acknowledgment & Click here for New Patient Registration Form March 17, 2021 - A Resolution Rescinding Stay at Home Order March 7, 2021 - COVID-19 Update March 5, 2021 - Moderna Vaccine is now available to all household members of Tribal Employees. Click Here for New Patient Registration form. March 3, 2021 - A resolution for the State of Emergency on the Nisqually Indian Reservation. Referencing the WA state Healthy Washington Plan – Phase 2.
February 2021
February 16, 2021 - Protect Our Elders February 10, 2021 - Youth Center Drive-Thru Vaccine Clinic 2/12/21 Cancelled February 9, 2021 - COVID-19 Diagnosis and Vaccine Recommendation February 4, 2021 - Vaccine Distribution List February 2, 2021 - No Moderna Vaccinations Wednesday, February 3
January 2021
January 21, 2021 - COVID-19 Update Moderna Vaccine January 20, 2021 - Wear Your Mask Properly January 11, 2021 - Nisqually Health Clinic Update January 8, 2021 - Vaccine Patient Packet January 3, 2021 - COVID-19 Update
December 2020
December 31, 2020 - Funeral attendance notice
December 27, 2020 - COVID-19 Update December 18, 2020 - COVID-19 Update December 3, 2020 - A resolution for funeral and services amendment resolution
November 2020
November 25, 2020 - COVID-19 Holiday Weekend Info Sheet November 24, 2020 - COVID-19 Incubation Timeline November 18, 2020 - A resolution setting self-quarantine and Return to Work Policy for employees
November 18, 2020 - A resolution for Mandatory Mask-Wearing on the Nisqually Indian Reservation November 13, 2020 - Behavioral Health Program Updated Services/Days/Hours
October 2020 October 23, 2020 - This week, the State of Washington hit 100,000 positive COVID-19 cases.
July 2020
July 20, 2020 - Telemedicine Instructions for Health Services
June 2020
June 8, 2020 - Behavioral Health appointments information: COVID-19 impact, click here for details.
May 2020
May 12, 2020 - The Pandemic Generation: COVID-19 distancing effects on children.
May 7, 2020 - Emergency Care During the COVID19 Public Health Emergency. Click here for information.
May 5, 2020 - T.E.R.O. COVID-19 important visitors announcement. Click here for information.
May 5, 2020 - Stay Home, Stay Healthy and WA state Phased re-opening chart.
May 1, 2020 - Stay at Home, Stay Safe Orders remain in effect until TBD.
April 2020
April 20, 2020 - Infodemic alert: The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that along with the pandemic of COVID-19, we are experiencing an “infodemic” of misinformation, rumors and myths regarding COVID-19. We know that the information about COVID-19 is changing daily as we learn more about this new virus. Visit the state’s COVID-19 website for up to date and reliable info: http://coronavirus.wa.gov. Click here for more details.
April 3, 2020 - Elders Center Senior Meals Delivery notice
March 2020
March 27, 2020 - Housing Public Notice: COVID-19
March 24, 2020 - Stay at Home Order Summary
March 24, 2020 - Nisqually Tribe Public Health Officer: Stay at Home Order
March 24, 2020 - Resolution: Approving Stay at Home Order
March 24. 2020 - Resolution: Closing the Nisqually Indian Reservation
March 19, 2020 - Health Business Office and CHS COVID-19 Update March 16, 2020 - Resolution: Establishing a Public Health Officer and Public Health Code
March 18, 2020 - Dental notice in response to COVID-19
March 18, 2020 - Early/Head Start follows Yelm School District. The program is closed until further notice due to the COVID-19 Virus. Please practice all recommended safety measures during this time.
March 17, 2020 - Nisqually Tribal Health Center COVID-19 Step by Step Guide
March 17, 2020 - Nisqually Tribal Court Emergency Standing Order
March 17, 2020 - The Tribal Library is closed until further notice
March 16, 2020 - SPIPA administration and all TANF sites implemented preventative measures by limiting direct contact with clients. All client service request information will be completed by telephone or email, scanned to SPIPA fiscal with checks and/or purchase orders mailed to recipient (s). Flyers will be posted and staff will come in to process client needs on an as needed basis.
March 5, 2020 - All Elders Activities Cancelled
Tribal Members Only Announcements (requires password)
March 24. 2020 - Resolution: Extending the Duration of the State of Emergency
March 24. 2020 - Amended Proclamation: State of Emergency
Pictured (left to right): Jackie Whittington, Willie Frank III, Antonette Squally, Ken Choke, David Iyall, Brian McCloud
Center for Disease Control (CDC) Information and Links
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) fact sheet
What to do if you are sick with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Health Clinic Information and Tips
Help stop the spread of viruses (like the coronavirus) flyer
What to do to help prevent getting COVID-19?
