YK Delta COVID-19 Dashboard
The data provided in this dashboard counts all confirmed and known COVID-19 cases of residents and visitors in the YK Delta, therefore this number might vary slightly from official data reported by the State of Alaska.
This data is updated Monday through Friday, as needed, at 4:30 p.m.
As of 1/26/2021
TOTAL CASES
4457
ACTIVE CASES
240
RECOVERED
4195
Deceased
22
COMMUNITIES
37
Communities affected in-region, NOT including Bethel
RESIDENTS
4365
Infectious while in-region
RESIDENTS
45
NOT in-region while infectious
NON-RESIDENTS
47
Infectious while in-region
HOSPITALIZATIONS
58
In-region at YKDRH
HOSPITALIZATIONS
22
Medevac'd to out-of-region hospital
An important announcement from YKHC
Effective Monday, January 11, YKHC is again able to expand who is eligible for COVID-19 vaccination in the YK Delta.
- In Bethel, all persons age 50 and older, regardless of health conditions, all residents of congregate shelters will be eligible for vaccination. Congregate shelters include TWC, Winter House, YKCC, Tundra Center, and substance misuse treatment centers.
- In villages, all individuals age 16 and older will be eligible for vaccination.
To request a vaccination appointment, regardless of whether you live in Bethel or a village, please submit a vaccination application online. If you have difficulty with the button below, copy and paste the following address into your web browser: https://tinyurl.com/y7reeyst.
Please keep in mind, completion of this form does not automatically schedule an appointment. It is possible an appointment may not be scheduled for a few weeks, as YKHC schedules appointments based on state and federal guidelines and vaccine availability.
YKHC COVID-19 Response
Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death for confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases. Adults 65 and older and those with underlying medical conditions like heart disease, diabetes and lung disease are more likely to develop serious illness.
Stay at Home
To reduce the spread of COVID-19, stay at home whenever possible. If you do need to leave your house, limit your trips as much as possible and always wear a mask when you will be within six feet of anyone in public.
Symptoms
Watch for fever, cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, chills, diminished sense of taste or smell, diarrhea, fatigue, headache, muscle/joint aches, nausea, runny nose, sore throat, and sputum production.
Testing Criteria
YKHC is closely monitoring the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. We are working to keep our customers, employees and communities healthy. Use the link below, call your village clinic or 543-6949 (in Bethel) to find out if you should be tested.
What You Can Do
(1) Stay at home. (2) Wash hands often with soap & water - 20 seconds or longer. (3) Wear a mask and stay at least six feet from others if you have to go out in public.
Review Your Symptoms
Have a fever, cough or shortness of breath? Use the CDC’s self-checker to help make decisions and seek appropriate medical care regarding COVID-19.
Call Before You Go
Call your village clinic or 543-6949 (in Bethel) if you have a fever, cough or shortness of breath.
COVID-19 Updates
Read all of the Governor’s Mandates
Forty-four new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta on January 26
New COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta January 23-25
Sixty-six new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta on January 22
How to Make a Homemade Mask
Disinfection Without Running Water
COVID-19: Protect Yourself and Others
COVID-19: Hygiene & Social Distancing
COVID-19: Vulnerable Populations
Additional Resources
Alaska's COVID-19 Response
Alaska DHSS Coronavirus Webpage
Information about how to keep yourself and your family healthy. coronavirus.alaska.gov
The Governor’s Webpage on COVID-19
The latest press releases, video, and statements from the Office of the Governor related to the COVID-19 outbreak in Alaska. gov.alaska.gov/covid19news
Alaska Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Management
Information, community press releases and other documents. ready.alaska.gov/covid19
US COVID-19 Response
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The CDC leads the U.S. response to coronavirus. cdc.gov/coronoavirus
Coronavirus.gov
A webpage developed by the Whitehouse, CDC & FEMA to provide information, news & resources. coronavirus.gov