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.
YKHC to Host Virtual Town Hall on Thursday, May 13
The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC) invites all YK Delta residents to attend a virtual town hall meeting 6:30 p.m., Thursday, May 13. YKHC will be sharing
Three new cases of COVID-19 in the YK Delta on May 6
On May 6, YKHC reports three new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta. New COVID-19 Cases The 3 are residents in: Hooper Bay (2)Nunam Iqua
Two new cases of COVID-19 in the YK Delta on May 4 and case count adjustment
On May 4, YKHC reports two new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta. New COVID-19 Cases The 2 are residents in:Akiak (2) Case count adjustment
New COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta May 1-3
May 1 On May 1, YKHC reports one new COVID-19 case in the YK Delta. New COVID-19 CaseThe 1 is a resident in:Mountain Village (1)
Two new cases of COVID-19 in the YK Delta on April 29
On April 29, YKHC reports two new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta. New COVID-19 Cases The 2 are residents in:Mekoryuk (1)Scammon Bay (2) YKHC
One new case of COVID-19 in the YK Delta on April 28
On April 28, YKHC reports one new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta. New COVID-19 Cases The 1 resident is in:Kwethluk (1) YKHC offers free
Seven new cases of COVID-19 in the YK Delta on April 27
On April 27, YKHC reports seven new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta. New COVID-19 CasesThe 7 are residents in:Akiak (2)Kongiganak (1)Mt. Village (2)Scammon Bay
New COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta April 24-26
April 24On April 24, YKHC reports three new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta. New COVID-19 CasesThe three are residents in:Toksook Bay (3) April 25On
Six new cases of COVID-19 in the YK Delta on April 23
On April 23, YKHC reports six new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta. New COVID-19 CasesThe 6 are residents in:Akiachak (2)Bethel (1)Mt. Village (3) YKHC
Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Pause Lifted
The temporary safety pause has been lifted for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine and YKHC will resume offering this vaccine again on Monday, April 26.
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.