Pueblo of Laguna COVID-19 Update
January 25, 2022
ALERT: The Pueblo continues to experience a large surge of positive cases within Pueblo boundaries. Many tribal services continue to be impacted by the surge and the EOC continues to work at max capacity. The POL COVID-19 case update is as follows:
- 168 Active Cases (41 cases begin children under the age of 17)
- 81 Households in Quarantine with 310 people impacted.
- Cases By Village: Seama 12, Encinal 11, Paraje 33, Laguna 53, Paguate 12, Mesita 47
EXPOSURES the POL EOC contact tracers have confirmed the Pueblo is dealing with COMMUNITY SPREAD of the virus. Additional exposures are beginning to occur with children, teens, and young adults spreading the virus by visiting different households. At this time, it is not safe to gather with individuals outside of your household or allow visitors inside your home.
ALL PUEBLO MEMBERS & RESIDENTS MUST ADHERE TO EXECUTIVE ORDER AMENDMENT NO.5 & ALL SUPPLEMENT TO THE ORDER. Visit the POL website for documents or contact the Tribal Building for a copy. Pay close attention to:
- All Pueblo members and residents are responsible to ensure NON-RESIDENTS (visiting or moving to the Pueblo) are:
- Fully vaccinated and can provide proof of vaccination
- Provide a negative test taken within the previous 5 days
- Pueblo residents traveling out-of-state must advise the EOC of travel plans and abide by testing and isolation requirements upon arrival back to the Pueblo.
- CURFEW is in effect until further notice. Curfew is on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday between 8:00pm and 5:00am. During curfew, no travel or gatherings, regardless of vaccination status, shall be permitted within or among Pueblo villages and residential areas, except for “Essential Activities”.
COVID-19 SAFE PRACTICES, TESTING & VACCINATIONS continue to be our most valuable tools in this fight against the virus. Various studies continue to show that an unvaccinated person can carry & shed a very high viral load for a longer period of time versus a person who is fully vaccinated. It is strongly encouraged to get vaccinated to protect yourself and others, and stay updated on COVID-19 boosters for your age group.
Stay Positive, Test Negative! Stay Safe!
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