On August 4, YKHC reports nine new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta.
New COVID-19 Cases
The 9 are residents in:
Bethel (1)
Kotlik (4)
Kwigillingok (3)
Quinhagak (1)
YKHC publishes case statements the morning following the day cases are identified. For example, positive cases from Monday will be announced Tuesday morning. Positive cases from Friday and the weekend will be published Monday. Whenever possible, YKHC will notify patients and call communities the day the cases are identified.
On July 30, YKHC confirmed community spread of COVID-19 in Bethel and recommended a return to universal masking for all people, regardless of vaccination status. Click here to read the full statement.
Based on recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, YKHC continues to evaluate and provide revised guidance to help communities and individuals make decisions to stay safe during the ongoing pandemic. Visit https://www.ykhc.org/covid-19/resources/ for the latest information.
YKHC strongly encourages all people 12 years and older to get vaccinated against COVID-19. To schedule an appointment or learn more about the vaccine, visit https://www.ykhc.org/covid-19/vaccine/.
COVID-19 testing is available in Bethel on the first floor of the hospital between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Patients should enter through the main hospital doors (not the emergency room entrance) and indicate they are interested in a COVID test. “Close contacts” and people showing symptoms of COVID-19 can schedule testing by calling 543-6949. In villages, please call your local clinic.
Individuals who test positive for COVID-19 are advised to self-isolate while YKHC and the State of Alaska Section of Epidemiology conduct contact tracing, follow-up testing, and outreach. Individual case investigations are ongoing and information about specific transmission methods may not be available upon request.