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.
COVID-19 vaccine distribution begins in the YK Delta
On Wednesday, December 16, YKHC received one tray of COVID-19 vaccine directly from Pfizer via UPS on Alaska Airlines flight 43 and two trays of
Forty new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta on December 16
On December 16, YKHC reports two in-region hospitalizations, one medevac, and 40 new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta. Two In-Region HospitalizationsOn December 16, two
Statement on Documenting COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
Throughout the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, YKHC has remained focused on protecting the health and well-being of the people across the YK Delta. Our teams continue
Forty new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta on December 15
On December 15, YKHC reports 40 new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta. New COVID-19 CasesThe 40 are residents in:Akiak (1)Bethel (20)Emmonak (4)Kotlik (8)Kwigillingok (1)Pilot
COVID-19 Vaccine Information Update 12/15/20
12/15 Vaccine Info Session A recording of the COVID-19 Vaccine Information Session with YKHC Chief of Staff Dr. Ellen Hodges. Recorded 12/15/20. https://ykhc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/121520-covid19-vaccine-info-session.mp4
Forty-seven new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta on December 14
On December 14, YKHC reports one in-region hospitalization, one medevac, and 47 new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta. One In-Region HospitalizationOn December 14, one
Twenty-nine new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta on Dec. 13
On December 13, YKHC reports 29 new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta. **Please note: Due to limited staff capacity and supplies, the volume of
Sixty-seven new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta on Dec. 12
On December 12, YKHC reports 67 new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta. New COVID-19 CasesThe 67 are residents in:Akiak (4)Bethel (33)Bethel, non-resident (1)Emmonak (1)Kongiganak
Evidence of COVID-19 community spread in Kotlik
YKHC has evidence that community-based transmission of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, is occurring in the village of Kotlik. This joint advisory is issued by
Thirty-five new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta on December 11
On December 11, YKHC reports one death and 35 new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta. One DeathIt is with profound sadness YKHC reports the
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, in Bethel, call 543-6949, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. In villages, call your local clinic.