Tule Reservation COVID order
Restrictions went into effect over weekend
The Tule River Tribe Public Health Authority has issued an updated order to all those who art at the Tule River Indian Reservation are required to follow. The updated restrictions took effect on Saturday.
The Tule River Public Health Authority reported there have been 51 cases of COVID-19 identified at the Tule River Indian Health Clinic, but no deaths have been reported.
But while no deaths have been reported, the Tule River health authority stated those who recover can suffer from permanent heart, lung or neurological damage.
The following orders state all those who are on tribal property must wear face coverings when outside their home and that face coverings must cover the mouth and nose unless an individual is exempt.
Everyone who comes into contact with those outside of their household must practice social distancing of at least 6 feet at all times.
All isolation and quarantine orders issued by the Public Health Authority must be followed until the order is lifted by the Public Health Authority. Those under isolation/quarantine must stay at their home until cleared by the Public Health Authority.
Smoking and vaping is prohibited at any tribal building open to the public and and while using public transportation. The prohibition applies to all tribal buildings in which businesses, government, healthcare, gaming offices and facilities are located.
Residents of the Tule River Indian Reservation who return to the reservation from a high risk area must inform the Public Health Authority at 559-784-2316 or PHS@ tularerivertribe-nsn.gov at least one day before returning. High risk areas are prisons, jails, rehabilitation centers and hospitals. High risk areas are indicated at www.trihci.org/covid-19
Any violation of these restrictions by any person at the Tule River Indian Reservation is subject to:
First offense — warning and or $20 fine
Second offense — Minimum fine of $20 and maximum fine of $250
Third offense — $250 fine and or exclusion or banishment from the Tule River Indian Reservation in addition to any other applicable tribal or federal law penalties.