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.
Fifty-six new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta on January 9
On January 9, YKHC reports fifty-six new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta. New COVID-19 CasesThe 56 are residents in:Akiachak (17)Atmautluak (2)Bethel (22)Chefornak (6)Emmonak (2)Marshall
Thirty-Seven New COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta on January 8
On January 8, YKHC reports one death, one hospitalization, and thirty-seven new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta. One DeathIt is with profound sadness YKHC
Twelve new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta on January 7
On January 7, YKHC reports one hospitalization and 12 new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta. One in-region hospitalizationOne COVID-19 positive individual was admitted into
YKHC preparing for and expanding COVID-19 vaccinations in YK Delta
Effective Monday, January 11, YKHC is again able to expand who is eligible for COVID-19 vaccination in the YK Delta. In Bethel, all persons age
Forty-two new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta on January 6
On January 6, YKHC reports two deaths, one medevac, and 42 new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta. Two DeathsIt is with profound sadness YKHC
Thirty-two new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta on January 5
On January 5, YKHC reports one hospitalization and 32 new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta. One in-region hospitalizationOne COVID-19 positive individual was admitted into
Fifteen new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta on January 4
On January 4, YKHC reports one medevac and 15 new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta. One MedevacOne COVID-19 positive individual was medevac’d out-of-region for
Fifteen new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta on Jan. 3
On January 3, YKHC reports three hospitalizations and 15 new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta. Three in-region hospitalizationsThree COVID-19 positive individuals were admitted into
New COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta on Jan. 1-2
January 1On January 1, YKHC reports 28 new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta. New COVID-19 CasesThe 28 are residents in:Akiak (1)Atmautluak (9)Bethel (16)Marshall (1)Tununak
Fifteen new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta on December 31
On December 31, YKHC reports one hospitalization and 15 new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta. One in-region hospitalizationsOne COVID-19 positive individual was admitted into
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.