The 11th person in the Y-K Delta, an Elder in their 70s, passed away due to COVID-19 complications on Nov. 20. In the same weekend, from Nov. 20 to 22, seven people were hospitalized in Bethel for the coronavirus.
The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation announced 181 new cases of COVID-19 in the same time period. In alphabetical order by community, there were 31 cases in Akiak, two cases in Aniak, 55 in Bethel, one in Chefornak, one in Eek, five in Emmonak, two in Hooper Bay, 12 in Kongiganak, 26 in Kwethluk, four in Napaskiak, one in Pilot Station, two in Quinhagak, one in Russian Mission, two in Scammon Bay, 33 in Tuluksak, and three in unnamed villages. There are 567 active cases in the region. Since March, YKHC has announced 1,831 cases, 27 hospitalizations, and 11 deaths.
