One case is in the City of Dillingham and is related to travel, according to the Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation. Twelve cases are located in two other communities in the area.
Thirteen people tested positive for COVID-19 in three communities in the Dillingham Census area last week between January 15-22. One case is in the City of Dillingham and is related to travel, according to the Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation. Twelve cases are located in two other communities in the area.
The state reported 50 cases in the Dillingham area and two hospitalizations in the last 30 days.
The health corporation is currently administering Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine to health care personnel, essential workers and seniors, and it is working to distribute the vaccine more widely to communities throughout the region.
Those that want to receive the COVID-19 vaccine can call (907) 842-9440 to sign up for BBAHC's vaccination wait list. They will be contacted as additional vaccine doses become available.
BBAHC urges residents to continue to take precautions to prevent mass spread of the virus — social distance, wash hands, and wear masks.
Contact the author at brian@kdlg.org or 907-842-2200.