People in Bethel are preparing for the arrival of COVID-19 because the region’s isolation will not protect them.
In an attempt to slow the spread of the disease, Alaska has closed schools, shuttered businesses, required social distancing, and forced hospitals to prepare for the arrival of the global pandemic.
The Bethel community has responded by delivering meals and schoolwork to kids, erecting a drive-thru coronavirus test site, hand sewing protective masks, and creating that perfect blend of bleach and water for disinfecting homes without plumbing.