MHC COVID HOTLINE: 833-442-7015
COVID-19 testing is available in Kotzebue at the Airport Testing Site (old RAVN building) Monday-Friday from 7:00am-7:00pm and Saturday & Sunday from 10:00am-7:00pm.
Only patients with scheduled appointments will be tested at Maniilaq Health Center. If you have an appointment please enter through the main entrance then proceed to the registration desk.
COVID-19 CASE COUNTS IN MANIILAQ SERVICE AREA (MSA)
DATA CURRENT AS OF 5/22/2022 - ACTIVE CASES ARE UPDATED EVERY MONDAY or TUESDAY
MSA RESIDENT CASES
(incl. PHO)
5,342
NON-RESIDENT MSA CASES
185
RECOVERED IN MSA (incl. non-res)
5,499
DECEASED CASES
17
HOSPITALIZATIONS (cumulative)
67
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, 12 years +)
DATA CURRENT AS OF 5/23/2022
Ambler 74%
Buckland 78%
Deering 65%
Kiana 66%
Kivalina 58%
Kobuk 85%
Kotzebue 88%
Noatak 46%
Noorvik 75%
Point Hope 38%
Selawik 57%
Shungnak 78%
TOTAL
72%
% of Eligible Individuals Vaccinated (first doses, 5-11 years)
Ambler 45%
Buckland 55%
Deering 28%
Kiana 31%
Kivalina 12%
Kobuk 42%
Kotzebue 41%
Noatak 12%
Noorvik 47%
Point Hope 3%
Selawik 21%
Shungnak 77%
TOTAL
33%
MANIILAQ COVID-19 PRESS RELEASES
- May 23: 10 MSA Residents Test Positive for COVID-19
- May 19: 13 MSA Residents Test Positive for COVID-19
- May 12: 18 MSA Residents Test Positive for COVID-19
- May 9: 9 MSA Residents Test Positive for COVID-19
- May 5: 19 MSA Residents Test Positive for COVID-19
- May 2: 25 MSA Residents + 1 Non-Resident Test Positive for COVID-19
- April 28: 36 MSA Residents Test Positive for COVID-19
- April 25: 25 MSA Residents + 3 Non-Residents Test Positive for COVID-19
- April 21: 33 MSA Residents Test Positive for COVID-19
- April 18: 19 MSA Residents + 3 Non-Residents Test Positive for COVID-19
- April 14: 30 MSA Residents Test Positive for COVID-19
- April 11: 13 MSA Residents + 1 Non-Resident Test Positive for COVID-19
- April 7: 23 MSA Residents + 1 Non-Resident Test Positive for COVID-19
- April 4: 34 MSA Residents Test Positive for COVID-19
- March 31: 63 MSA Residents + 2 Non-Residents Test Positive for COVID-19
- March 28: 46 MSA Residents + 1 Non-Resident Test Positive for COVID-19
- March 24: 69 MSA Residents + 3 Non-Residents Test Positive for COVID-19
- March 21: 22 MSA Residents + 1 Non-Resident Test Positive for COVID-19
- March 17: 40 MSA Residents + 1 Non-Resident Test Positive for COVID-19
- March 14: 41 MSA Residents + 2 Non-Residents Test Positive for COVID-19
- March 10: 47 MSA Residents Test Positive for COVID-19
- March 7: 74 MSA Residents + 3 Non-Residents Test Positive for COVID-19
- March 3: 103 MSA Residents + 2 Non-Residents Test Positive for COVID-19
- February 28: 42 MSA Residents + 1 Non-Resident Test Positive for COVID-19
- February 24: 43 MSA Residents + 2 Non-Residents Test Positive for COVID-19
- February 22: 46 MSA Residents + 1 Non-Resident Test Positive for COVID-19
- February 17: 103 MSA Residents + 1 Non-Resident Test Positive for COVID-19
- February 14: 76 MSA Residents + 5 Non-Residents Test Positive for COVID-19
- February 11: 155 MSA Residents + 5 Non-Residents Test Positive for COVID-19
- February 9: 135 MSA Residents + 9 Non-Residents Test Positive for COVID-19
- February 4: 137 MSA Residents + 4 Non-Residents Test Positive for COVID-19
- January 31: 137 MSA Residents + 6 Non-Residents Test Positive for COVID-19
- January 31: 136 MSA Residents + 12 Non-Residents Test Positive for COVID-19
- January 25: 219 MSA Residents + 3 Non-Residents Test Positive for COVID-19
- January 21: 135 MSA Residents + 5 Non-Residents Test Positive for COVID-19
- January 18: 210 MSA Residents + 5 Non-Residents Test Positive for COVID-19
- January 10: 138 MSA Residents + 4 Non-Residents Test Positive for COVID-19
- January 4: 57 MSA Residents + 3 Non-Res Test Positive for COVID-19
- December 27: 13 MSA Residents + 3 Non-Res Test Positive for COVID-19
- December 20: 17 MSA Residents Test Positive for COVID-19
- December 13: One Kotzebue Resident Tests Positive for COVID-19
- December 10: 28 MSA Residents + 1 Non-Res Test Positive for COVID-19
- December 6: 12 MSA Residents + 2 Non-Res Test Positive for COVID-19
- December 3: 53 MSA Residents 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
- Monoclonal Antibody Infusion Process
- COVID-19 Vaccine Update for 5-11yrs
- FAQ COVID-19 Vaccine for Children 5-11
- COVID-19 Preventative Actions
- What to do after a positive COVID-19 test
- If you have been exposed to COVID-19
- COVID-19 General Fact Sheet
- Understanding COVID-19 Vaccines
- FAQs about COVID-19 Vaccination
- COVID-19 Vaccines Common Questions
- Youth Vaccines
- COVID-19 Prevent Spread in the Home
- COVID-19 Caring for Someone at Home
- DOOR SIGN - isolating and quarantine
- DOOR SIGN - social distancing
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.