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 YK Delta on August 16
On August 16, YKHC identified two new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta. August 16: Case 1 Late in the day on August 15, YKHC
Two new COVID-19 cases identified in Bethel on August 14
On August 14, YKHC identified two new COVID-19 cases in Bethel. Both casesannounced here are close contacts of previously known COVID-19 cases. August 14: Case
Three New COVID-19 Cases Identified in YK Delta on August 13
On August 13, YKHC identified three new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta. August 13: Case 1 On August 12, YKHC confirmed an individual who
Five New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Bethel on August 12
On August 12, YKHC identified five new COVID-19 cases in Bethel. All cases announced here were close contacts of previously known COVID-19 cases. YKHC will
One New COVID-19 Case in Bethel on August 11
On August 11, YKHC confirmed a positive COVID-19 case in Bethel of an individual tested in accordance with Health Mandate 10.1. The individual is not
Two new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta on August 10
On August 10, YKHC confirmed two new COVID-19 cases in the YK Delta. August 10: Case 1 On August 10, YKHC confirmed an individual who
One New COVID-19 Case in Bethel on August 8
On August 8, YKHC confirmed a positive COVID-19 case in Bethel of an individual tested in accordance with Health Mandate 18. The individual is not
One New COVID-19 Case in Bethel on August 6
On August 6, YKHC confirmed a positive COVID-19 case in Bethel of an individual who was identified through rapid testing, in accordance with Health Mandate
Sporadic community spread of COVID-19 no longer in Napaskiak
On June 25, in consultation with the Alaska Section of Epidemiology, the Napaskiak Tribal Council, City of Napaskiak, and YKHC issued a joint statement about
One New COVID-19 Case in YK Delta on August 4
Late in the day on August 3, YKHC was notified that an individual who resides in a YKHC service area village tested positive for COVID-19
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.