For January 8-10, YKHC reports one in-region hospitalization and 121 new cases of COVID-19 in the YK Delta.
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On January 8, YKHC reports 56 new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta.
New COVID-19 Cases
The 56 are residents in:
Alakanuk (4)
Aniak (10)
Bethel (16)
Bethel, non-resident (1)
Chevak (2)
Emmonak (2)
Hooper Bay (3)
Kotlik (3)
Lower Kalskag (1)
Marshall (1)
Mountain Village (1)
Nunapitchuk (1)
Scammon Bay (1)
St. Mary’s (4)
Toksook Bay (3)
Tununak (3)
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On January 9, YKHC reports 15 new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta.
New COVID-19 Cases
The 15 are residents in:
Aniak (2)
Bethel (6)
Eek (1)
Emmonak (1)
Kasigluk (1)
Napakiak (2)
St. Mary’s (2)
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On January 10, YKHC reports one in-region hospitalization and 50 new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta.
One In-Region Hospitalization
One COVID-19 positive individual was admitted into the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital. This is the 128thindividual hospitalized in-region due to COVID-19.
New COVID-19 Cases
The 50 are residents in:
Akiachak (1)
Aniak (1)
Bethel (21)
Chefornak (6)
Chevak (2)
Emmonak (2)
Hooper Bay (1)
Kwethluk (1)
Scammon Bay (5)
St. Mary’s (6)
Toksook Bay (4)
COVID-19 Updates and Community Information
Vaccinations: YKHC strongly encourages all people 5 years and older to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Booster shots: Anyone ages 16 or older who is 6 months past their second shot of the Pfizer is eligible for a booster.Everyone ages 18 or older who received the Moderna vaccine more than 6 months ago or the Johnson & Johnson vaccine more than two months ago is also eligible.
To schedule a vaccine for people age 12 or older or a booster appointment for eligible individuals: Visithttps://www.ykhc.org/covid-19/vaccine/ or call 1-800-478-6599.
To schedule a vaccine appointment for children ages 5 to 11: In Bethel, call 543-6949. In villages, please call your local clinic
COVID-19 testing: All people who are experiencing symptoms (fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath, diarrhea, or diminished sense of taste or smell) or who are a close contact of known positive cases are encouraged to get tested as soon as possible.
- In Bethel, mobile testing is available in the parking lot across from the hospital from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Testing is also available on the first floor of the hospital (enter through the main doors). Walk-ins available or call 543-6949 to schedule an appointment.
- In surrounding communities, call your local clinic for more information.
Community safety: YKHC recommends all people, regardless of vaccination status, wear a mask in any indoor public setting.
Additionally, continue to practice protective measures such as practicing regular hand-washing, avoiding hosting or attending large gatherings, and frequently disinfecting high-touch surfaces. To view YKHC’s community guidance document, please visit https://www.ykhc.org/covid-19/resources/.
Learn more: For more information about COVID-19 in the YK Delta, visit www.ykhc.org/covid-19.