On November 16, YKHC reports one death, two in-region hospitalizations, and forty new cases of COVID-19 in the YK Delta.
One Death
It is with profound sadness YKHC reports that on November 15, a YK Delta resident in their 60s died due to complications of COVID-19. The next of kin have been notified. YKHC sends our deepest condolences to the loved ones mourning the loss of this individual. This is the 44th COVID-19 death associated with the YK Delta region.
Two in-region hospitalizations
Two COVID-19 positive individuals were admitted into the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital. These are the 119th and 120th individuals hospitalized in-region due to COVID-19.
New COVID-19 Cases
The 40 are residents in:
Atmautluak (3)
Bethel (2)
Eek (8)
Holy Cross (2)
Hooper Bay (3)
Kasigluk (7)
Kipnuk (3)
Kwethluk (1)
Kwigillingok (1)
Pilot Station (3)
Quinhagak (1)
Tuluksak (1)
Tuntutuliak (1)
Tununak (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: Most YK Delta residents 18 or older, who are 6 months past their second shot of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, are eligible for a booster. Everyone ages 18 or older who received 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: Visit https://www.ykhc.org/covid-19/vaccine/ or call 1-800-478-6599.
To schedule a vaccine appointment for children ages 5-11: 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. To view the complete recommendations, visit https://www.ykhc.org/covid-19/resources/.
Additionally, continue to practice protective measures such as practicing regular hand-washing, avoiding hosting or attending large gatherings, and frequently disinfecting high-touch surfaces.
Positive COVID-19 test: If you test positive for COVID-19, tell your close contacts, self-isolate and visit https://www.ykhc.org/covid-19/care/ for more information.
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.