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 expands public testing hours in Bethel
Beginning Thursday, November 12, YKHC will offer free COVID-19 testing, without an appointment, at the Bethel drive-thru testing site Monday through Friday from 2 p.m.
Fifty-nine new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta on November 9
On November 9, YKHC reports one in-region hospitalization and identified fifty-nine new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta. One in-region hospitalizationOne COVID-19 positive individual was
Fifty-six new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta on November 8
On November 8, YKHC reports one in-region hospitalization and identified fifty-six new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta. One in-region hospitalizationLate in the day on
Two residents at Bethel Long Term Care facility test positive for COVID-19
On November 8, two residents at the YKHC Long Term Care facility in Bethel tested positive for COVID-19. There are currently 15 residents at the
Local employee at Long Term Care tests positive for COVID-19
On November 7, YKHC confirmed a local employee at the YKHC Long Term Care (LTC) center tested positive for COVID-19. The individual was asympomatic and
Fifty-two new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta on November 7
On November 7, YKHC reports three in-region hospitalizations and identified fifty-two new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta. Three in-region hospitalizationsOvernight three COVID-19 positive individuals
Fifty-two new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta on November 6
On November 6, YKHC identified fifty-two new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta. 2 cases in two YKHC service area villagesOn November 6, YKHC confirmed
Forty-six new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta on November 5
On November 5, YKHC reports one new in-region hospitalization and identified forty-six new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta. One new in-region hospitalizationOn November 5,
YKHC Implements Use of Abbott BinaxNOW COVID-19 Cards
Last week YKHC received 4,000 Abbott BinaxNOW COVID-19 cards from the State of Alaska and will soon incorporate use of them throughout our health system.
Forty-six new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta on November 4
On November 4, YKHC reports one new in-region hospitalizations and identified forty-six new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta. One new in-region hospitalizationLate in 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.