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.
Two new COVID-19 cases in Bethel on October 18
On October 18, YKHC confirmed two Bethel residents tested positive for COVID-19. The individuals are close contacts of previously known COVID-19 cases. The individuals are
Twelve new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta on October 17
On October 17, YKHC identified twelve new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta and reports its second in-region hospitalization. October 17: Second in-region hospitalization Late
Evidence of COVID-19 community spread in Chevak
YKHC has evidence that community spread of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, is occurring in the village of Chevak. This joint advisory is issued by
Community spread of COVID-19 in Toksook Bay
YKHC has evidence that community spread of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, is occurring in the village of Toksook Bay. This joint advisory is issued
Thirteen new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta on October 16
On October 16, YKHC identified thirteen new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta. October 16: Case 1 and 2 Late in the day on October
Evidence of COVID-19 community spread no longer in Nunapitchuk
On September 16, the Native Village of Nunapitchuk, City of Nunapitchuk, and YKHC issued a joint statement that community spread of the novel coronavirus, or
Fourteen new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta on October 15
On October 15, YKHC identified fourteen new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta and reports its first in-region hospitalization. October 15: First in-region hospitalization Late
Eighteen new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta on October 14
On October 14, YKHC identified eighteen new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta. October 14: Case 1 Late in the day on October 13, YKHC
Nineteen new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta on October 13
On October 13, YKHC identified nineteen new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta. October 13: Case 1 On October 13, YKHC confirmed that an individual
Seven new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta on October 12
On October 12, YKHC identified seven new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta. October 12: Case 1, 2, and 3 On October 12, YKHC confirmed
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.