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.
Update on First COVID-19 Case in YK Delta
On April 6, YKHC confirmed the first positive COVID-19 case in Bethel. Within that same evening, YKHC worked closely with Alaska Epidemiology and Public Health
YKHC COVID-19 Testing Criteria
Updated June 19, 2021 Regular COVID-19 testing of unvaccinated people allows positive cases to be identified early and is an important tool to reduce the
April 8 COVID-19 Testing Update
Since beginning to test for COVID-19 in March, YKHC has continued to expand testing capacity. As of noon on April 8, we have tested over
Update on positive COVID-19 case in the YK Delta
Because YKHC has been preparing for the region’s first COVID-19 case since February, we had numerous systems in place to support the response last night.
First COVID-19 Case in YK Delta
A person has tested positive for COVID-19 in Bethel. The person is currently self-isolating and YKHC is working with the State of Alaska Section of
Medical Appointments Available via Telehealth
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, at YKHC we are adapting the way we work and offer care, with the safety and well-being of our
Update on Village-Based COVID-19 Testing
As reported yesterday by our President & CEO, YKHC has been preparing our staff, facilities, and communities for COVID-19 for several weeks. These preparations include
YKHC Statement on Ravn Air Suspension
Earlier today, YKHC received word that Ravn Air is suspending much of their village flight service across the state. YKHC relies on carriers like Ravn
An Update from YKHC’s President & CEO on COVID-19 Response Planning
All, For several weeks, YKHC has prepared our staff, facilities and communities for COVID-19. Our staff have received education and drilled for treating potential COVID-19
Surge Planning at YKHC
For several weeks, YKHC has actively been preparing our staff and facilities for COVID-19. Our staff have ran through drills for treating potential COVID-19 patients
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.