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YKHC COVID-19 News
Please note: YKHC discloses COVID-19 information for communities that have submitted written authorization from Tribal leadership. The purpose of this is to protect patient privacy, raise awareness of current public health risks, encourage community response and prevention, and promote the use of COVID-19 precautions.
Ninety-two new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta on October 21
On October 21, YKHC identified ninety-two new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta. October 21: 16 cases in Bethel On October 21, YKHC confirmed sixteen
YKHC Improves COVID-19 Hotline
YKHC has received feedback that customers who have called the COVID-19 hotline frequently experienced challenges leaving messages and either did not receive a call back
Seventy-eight new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta on October 20
On October 20, YKHC identified seventy-eight new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta and reports one new death. October 20: One new death (fourth in-region)
One COVID-19 death in the YK Delta on October 17
It is with profound sadness YKHC reports that on October 17 a YK Delta resident in their 80’s died due to complications of COVID-19. The
Nine new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta on October 19
On October 19, YKHC identified nine new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta. October 19: Case 1, 2, and 3 Late in the day on
Two new COVID-19 cases in Bethel on October 18
On October 18, YKHC confirmed two Bethel residents tested positive for COVID-19. The individuals are close contacts of previously known COVID-19 cases. The individuals are
Twelve new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta on October 17
On October 17, YKHC identified twelve new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta and reports its second in-region hospitalization. October 17: Second in-region hospitalization Late
Evidence of COVID-19 community spread in Chevak
YKHC has evidence that community spread of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, is occurring in the village of Chevak. This joint advisory is issued by
Community spread of COVID-19 in Toksook Bay
YKHC has evidence that community spread of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, is occurring in the village of Toksook Bay. This joint advisory is issued
Thirteen new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta on October 16
On October 16, YKHC identified thirteen new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta. October 16: Case 1 and 2 Late in the day on October
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.