2021-11-17 News Release

NEWS RELEASE – COVID UPDATE

For immediate release: 11-17-2021 7:00pm UPDATE

COVID UPDATE

The Wrangell Emergency Operations Center (EOC) was notified today, November 17, 2021 of a total of one (1) new positive COVID case.  

• The individual is a Wrangell resident and a close contact to other recent positive cases. There is no additional information  available.

       Our current case count is at twenty-nine (29).

If you have symptoms or are a close contact, call Wrangell Medical Center at
907-874-7000 to schedule an appointment to get a free COVID-19 test.

Free COVID-19 testing is available for individuals that do not have ANY symptoms at the testing trailer in the Clinic parking lot Monday -Saturday noon-4pm.  No appointment is necessary.

If you have not received your test results within 72 hours, please contact the SEARHC COVID-19 Hotline daily from 8am-5pm at 907-966-8799. 

For more information on what to do if you suspect you have COVID-19 or test positive for COVID-19, visit: https://dhss.alaska.gov/dph/Epi/id/Pages/COVID-19/nowwhat.aspx

Please take individual steps to protect yourself and your family.

• Isolate yourself if you feel any cold-like symptoms and get tested for COVID-19 as soon as possible.
• Avoid crowded places and gatherings; keep social circles small.
• Stay at least 6 feet away from people outside of your household.
• Have a mask on when you are around people outside of your household – even if you can maintain a 6-foot distance from others.
• Take advantage of free, asymptomatic testing and test regularly.
• Wash your hands often and disinfect commonly touched surfaces and objects.

Stay safe and well Wrangell.

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