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.
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
Twenty-six new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta on October 27
On October 27, YKHC identified twenty-six new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta. Due to a significant increase in COVID-19 cases across the region, case
Twelve new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta on October 26
On October 26, YKHC identified twelve new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta. Due to a significant increase in COVID-19 cases across the region, case
Three new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta on October 25
On October 25, YKHC identified three new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta. Due to a significant increase in COVID-19 cases across the region, case
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.