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.
Evidence of COVID-19 Community Spread in Napaskiak
YKHC has evidence that widespread community transmission of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, is occurring in the village of Napaskiak. This joint advisory is issued
Nineteen new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta on November 2
On November 2, YKHC reports one new death, two new in-region hospitalizations, and identified nineteen new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta. Due to a
Revised visitor/escort policy and new recommendations for community precautions
YKHC revises visitor and escort policy amidst COVID-19In response to the widespread nature of the COVID-19 pandemic in the YK Delta and the increased risk
Fifteen new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta on November 1
On November 1, YKHC identified fifteen new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta. Due to a significant increase in COVID-19 cases across the region, case
Thirty-four new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta on October 31
On October 31, YKHC identified thirty-four new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta. Due to a significant increase in COVID-19 cases across the region, case
Forty new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta on October 30
On October 30, YKHC identified forty new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta. Due to a significant increase in COVID-19 cases across the region, case
Know Your Status: Nov. 7 COVID-19 drive-thru testing event
COVID-19 can spread when you don’t have any symptoms or only mild symptoms (similar to a seasonal cold or flu bug). COVID-19 is spreading quickly,
Forty-one new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta on October 29
On October 29, YKHC identified forty-one new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta. Due to a significant increase in COVID-19 cases across the region, case
Twenty new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta on October 28
On October 28, YKHC identified twenty new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta. Due to a significant increase in COVID-19 cases across the region, case
Public Alert: Urgent Action Needed Now to Flatten the Curve
Based on existing hospital capacity and the current rate of COVID-19 transmission in the YK Delta, Alaska epidemiologist Dr. Tom Hennessy estimates the capacity of inpatient beds
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.