MHC COVID HOTLINE: 833-442-7015
If you are concerned you may have been exposed to COVID-19, please call the Hotline before arriving at the Emergency Room or local clinic.
If you are asked to be tested for COVID-19 at Maniilaq Health Center ahead of your appointment, please call 442-7047 to make an appointment. Testing will take place in the green tent outside of MHC's main entrance Mon-Fri from 8:30am-6:00pm and Saturday from 1:00pm-5:00pm.
COVID-19 CASE COUNTS IN MANIILAQ SERVICE AREA (MSA)
UPDATED ON 5/3/2021
ACTIVE CASES
10
MSA RESIDENT CASES
(incl. recovered)
594
NON-RESIDENT MSA CASES
34
RECOVERED IN MSA (incl. non-res)
616
COVID-19 VACCINES GIVEN IN MSA (first doses)
3,123
HOSPITALIZATIONS (cumulative)
20
DECEASED CASES
2
COVID-19 VACCINE
The COVID-19 vaccine helps protect you from getting COVID-19. Wearing masks and social distancing help reduce your chance of being exposed to the virus or spreading it to others, but these measures are not enough. Vaccines will work with your immune system so it will be ready to fight the virus if you are exposed. The combination of getting vaccinated and following CDC’s recommendations to protect yourself and others will offer the best protection from COVID-19.
% of Eligible Individuals Vaccinated (first doses)
UPDATED ON 5/3/2021
Ambler 61%
Buckland 51%
Deering 54%
Kiana 55%
Kivalina 21%
Kobuk 50%
Kotzebue 60%
Noatak 34%
Noorvik 49%
Point Hope 27%
Selawik 35%
Shungnak 70%
TOTAL
50%
MANIILAQ COVID-19 PRESS RELEASES
- May 3: Five MSA Residents Test Positive for COVID-19
- April 27: Seven MSA Residents Test Positive for COVID-19
- April 20: Noatak Resident Tests Positive for COVID-19
- April 20:Three MSA Residents Test Positive for COVID-19
- April 15: Kotzebue Resident Tests Positive for COVID-19
- April 12: Kiana Resident Tests Positive for COVID-19
- April 7: Three Kiana Residents Test Positive for COVID-19
- April 4: Resident and Non-Resident Test Positive for COVID-19
HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF
Everyone should take precautions against COVID-19, but elders, people with chronic heart or lung conditions, people who are pregnant, and people with weakened immune systems are considered higher risk.
HUNKER DOWN
Stay home except for essential activities.
Social
Distance
Stay at least 6 feet away from anyone who doesn’t live with you.
COVER
YOUR FACE
Wear a cloth face covering when you are in public areas.
Wash
Hands
Use soap and water to thoroughly wash your hands for at least 20 seconds.
DON'T
TOUCH FACE
Avoid touching your face, especially around your eyes, nose and mouth.
COVER COUGH
& SNEEZES
Cough or sneeze into your elbow or a tissue.
DISINFECT
SURFACES
Regularly disinfect surfaces, especially ones people touch frequently.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE SICK
Common symptoms of COVID-19 are fatigue, fever and a dry cough, sometimes causing shortness of breath. Other symptoms include chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, or a new loss of taste or smell. If you are concerned you have been exposed to COVID-19 please call the Maniilaq Health Center Hotline at 833-442-7015 so a health care provider can assist you.
SELF
ISOLATE
Confine yourself to a room separate from your family, using a separate bathroom if possible.
Call
MANIILAQ HOTLINE
Call the COVID-19 Hotline so a health care provider can give you further instructions.
DO NOT SHARE
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
Use separate dishes, glasses, utensils, and towels, or consider using disposable items.
MONITOR
SYMPTOMS
Call the Maniilaq COVID-19 Hotline if you experience chest tightness, shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing.
MANIILAQ RESOURCES
CDC/STATE RESOURCES
VILLAGE MANDATES
You can find any travel restrictions in effect on the Northwest Arctic Borough's website click here for more information.