COVID-19

Vaccination requirement ends, masks optional
01 Mar

Vaccination requirement ends, masks optional

With COVID-19 numbers dropping, Tribal Council has made three important changes to our reopening plan. These are effective Tuesday, March 1: Vaccinations are NO LONGER required as a condition of employment andUnvaccinated employees will no longer need to test weekly as the vaccination sites will be closing.Masks are optional.  These changes apply to all Tribal Entities EXCEPT Puyallup Tribal Health Authority, Elders, and Chief Leschi Schools.  With these changes, With these changes, we will enter Modified Phase 4 today, Tuesday, Mar. 1. Please see the above reopening plan for more information and ask the administrative manager if you have questions.…
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Omicron cases continue decline, Tribal Admin will move to Modified Phase 4 effective March 1
16 Feb

Omicron cases continue decline, Tribal Admin will move to Modified Phase 4 effective March 1

Dear Tribal community, Positive COVID-19 Omicron variant cases have declined significantly at PTHA and in Pierce County. On the advice of Medical Director Dr. Shelton, effective March 1: Tribal Administration is moving to Modified Phase 4. Chief Leschi Schools students are starting to return to school. Check the website or contact the school for more information.The House of Respect is still closed to the public.  Please see the graphic above for requirements. Here are some key points about Modified Phase 4: Employees are required to work on-site unless they have an approved telework agreement. Employees can request the telework paper work through Human Resources. Approval of…
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With Omicron cases declining, Tribal Admin moves to Modified Phase 3
28 Jan

With Omicron cases declining, Tribal Admin moves to Modified Phase 3

Update – To clarify the message from last week: Up to 100 percent employees may be in the office. Employees who share office space and are unable to social distance should continue to rotate between being in the office and teleworking.   Dear Tribal community, Positive COVID-19 Omicron variant cases have declined significantly at PTHA and in Pierce County. On the advice of Medical Director Dr. Shelton, effective immediately: Tribal Administration is moving to Modified Phase 3.Chief Leschi Schools students are starting to return to school. Check the website or contact the school for more information.   Please see the above graphic for requirements.…
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COVID-19 testing site hours, Jan. 24 to Jan. 30
20 Jan

COVID-19 testing site hours, Jan. 24 to Jan. 30

The mobile testing facility is located at 2024 E. 29th St. and can be entered from East 30th Street. The testing site is now open to the public, but Administration employees will be able to get testing done as usual. Just let the attendant know you’re a Tribal employee.  DayTimeMonday, Jan. 24ClosedTuesday, Jan. 25ClosedWednesday, Jan. 268 a.m. to 5 p.m.Thursday, Jan. 278 a.m. to 5 p.m.Friday, Jan. 286 a.m. to 3 p.m.Saturday, Jan. 296 a.m. to 3 p.m.Sunday, Jan. 30Closed  To contact the COVID-19 testing site, call Bird’s Eye Medical at 360-688-7044.
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COVID-19 testing site hours, Jan. 17 to Jan. 23
13 Jan

COVID-19 testing site hours, Jan. 17 to Jan. 23

The mobile testing facility is located at 2024 E. 29th St. and can be entered from East 30th Street. The testing site is now open to the public, but Administration employees will be able to get testing done as usual. Just let the attendant know you’re a Tribal employee.  DayTimeMonday, Jan. 17ClosedTuesday, Jan. 18ClosedWednesday, Jan. 198 a.m. to 5 p.m.Thursday, Jan. 208 a.m. to 5 p.m.Friday, Jan. 216 a.m. to 3 p.m.Saturday, Jan. 226 a.m. to 3 p.m.Sunday, Jan. 23Closed  To contact the COVID-19 testing site, call Bird’s Eye Medical at 360-688-7044.
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Hunting tags
07 Jan

Hunting tags

Hunting tags have temporarily been moved to the Administration building and can be issued by Mike Young. Issuing hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mondaythrough Friday. With current COVID-19 protocols in place, you need to make an appointment with Mike prior to entering Tribal Admin. He can be contacted at 253-363-5979 or emailed at [email protected].
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