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.
Nine new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta on October 24
On October 24, YKHC identified nine new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta. Due to a significant increase in COVID-19 cases across the region, case
Fifty-six new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta on October 23
On October 23, YKHC identified fifty-six new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta. October 23: 6 cases in Bethel On October 23, YKHC confirmed six
Message from the President & CEO: YKHC receiving additional PPE
Due to global and national shortages of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), YKHC and other hospital systems have experienced rationing of PPE by all vendors since
Status of COVID-19 pandemic in YK Delta
Throughout the week, the YK Delta has experienced an alarming surge in COVID-19 cases in multiple communities. YKHC emphasizes that without immediate broad behavior change
Sixty-seven new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta on October 22
On October 22, YKHC identified sixty-seven new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta. October 22: 10 cases in Bethel On October 22, YKHC confirmed 10
Ninety-two new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta on October 21
On October 21, YKHC identified ninety-two new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta. October 21: 16 cases in Bethel On October 21, YKHC confirmed sixteen
YKHC Improves COVID-19 Hotline
YKHC has received feedback that customers who have called the COVID-19 hotline frequently experienced challenges leaving messages and either did not receive a call back
Seventy-eight new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta on October 20
On October 20, YKHC identified seventy-eight new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta and reports one new death. October 20: One new death (fourth in-region)
One COVID-19 death in the YK Delta on October 17
It is with profound sadness YKHC reports that on October 17 a YK Delta resident in their 80’s died due to complications of COVID-19. The
Nine new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta on October 19
On October 19, YKHC identified nine new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta. October 19: Case 1, 2, and 3 Late in the day on
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.