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.
One new COVID-19 case in Bethel on September 19
On September 19, YKHC confirmed an individual in Bethel tested positive for COVID-19. The individual is not a resident of Bethel or the YK Delta,
Twelve new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta on September 18
On September 18, YKHC identified twelve new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta. September 18: Case 1 Late in the day on September 17, YKHC
Evidence of COVID-19 community spread in Nunapitchuk
YKHC has evidence that community spread of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, is occurring in Nunapitchuk. This joint advisory is issued by YKHC, the Native
Four new COVID-19 cases in YK Delta on September 14
On September 14, YKHC identified four new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta. September 14: Case 1 Late in the day on September 12, YKHC
Eight new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta on September 12
On September 12, YKHC identified eight new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta. September 12: Case 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 Late in the
Five new COVID-19 Cases in YK Delta on September 11
On September 11, YKHC identified five new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta. September 11: Case 1 Late in the day on September 10, YKHC
Three new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta on September 9
On September 9, YKHC identified three new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta. September 9: Case 1 Late in the day on September 8, YKHC
One new COVID-19 case in the YK Delta on September 8
Late in the day on September 7, YKHC confirmed an individual who resides in a YKHC service area village tested positive for COVID-19. To protect
Four new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta on September 6
On September 6, YKHC identified four new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta. September 6: Case 1 and 2 Late in the day on September
Possible Sporadic Community Spread of COVID-19 in Bethel
YKHC has evidence there is a strong likelihood that sporadic community spread of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, is occurring in Bethel. This joint advisory
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.