On July 16, YKHC reports eighteen new cases of COVID-19 in the YK Delta.
New COVID-19 Cases
The 18 residents are in:
Aniak (3)
Bethel (3)
Kwethluk (1)
Mekoryuk (2)
Newtok (1)
Russian Mission (1)
Scammon Bay (5)
St. Mary’s (2)
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On July 17, YKHC reports one new case of COVID-19 in the YK Delta.
New COVID-19 Cases
The 1 resident is in:
Eek (1)
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On July 18, YKHC reports twelve new cases of COVID-19 in the YK Delta.
New COVID-19 Cases
The 12 residents are in:
Aniak (1)
Bethel (6)
Eek (2)
Hooper Bay (2)
Quinhagak (1)
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COVID-19 Updates and Community Information
Vaccinations: YKHC strongly encourages everyone 6 months and older to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and everyone ages 5 and older to stay up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. To learn more, visit www.ykhc.org/vaccines.
To schedule a vaccine or booster: In Bethel, please call (907)543-6949. In villages, please call (907) 543-6420.
COVID-19 testing:
- If you tested positive for COVID-19 on an at-home test, please call YKHC Contact Tracing team at 907-543-6420, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, to report your positive result.
- For COVID-19 testing in villages, call your clinic. In Bethel,testing is available without an appointment on the first floor of the hospital. Binax tests are offered 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. PCR tests are available in the same location by request only during the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Please enter through the main entrance of the hospital.
Community safety: YKHC offers COVID-19 guidance for communities and individuals, which can be found on our website: https://www.ykhc.org/resources/
Learn more: For more information about COVID-19 in the YK Delta, visit www.ykhc.org/covid-19.
Case statements are published the next business day after cases are identified (e.g. Monday cases are published Tuesday. Friday and weekend cases are published Monday. Cases identified over a holiday are reported the next business day.) Whenever possible, YKHC will notify patients and call the affected communities the day cases are identified.