Thirty-one new cases of COVID-19 in the YK Delta July 16-18

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)


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)


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)


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

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COVID-19: Call Before Seeking Care

If you have symptoms like a fever, cough or shortness of breath, do not go to your village clinic and do not go to the Emergency Room in Bethel. Instead, call your village clinic, or in Bethel, call 543-6949.

COVID-19 Prevention Tips

Caring for Individuals with COVID-19