Valdez COVID-19 Unified Command

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Valdez Case Count Dashboard

Valdez Case Count 01.15.2021

01.15.2021, 9:30 a.m. - Valdez Case Count Dashboard Update

Reported yesterday: One new resident case. Minor with symptoms; close contact of another local case.

Important Notes About the Valdez Case Count Dashboard

Our local COVID-19 case count data is updated upon notification from Public Health of new cases, recoveries, hospitalizations, or deaths. Mirroring the model established by the Alaska Department of Health & Social Services, the local case count dashboard is now updated by noon covering case count changes for the previous calendar day. If there are no case count changes, no update to the dashboard is made. Changes to local case counts occurring on holidays or weekends are reported on the dashboard the following business day. 

There is often a data entry delay between our local real-time case count updates and what is then reported on the statewide DHSS Alaska Coronavirus Response Hub data dashboard.

To view statewide case counts and other data, visit the DHSS Alaska Coronavirus Response Hub: https://coronavirus-response-alaska-dhss.hub.arcgis.com/

Local Weekly Summary News Release

Starting in early December 2020, a “Valdez Weekly Summary” news release is now issued on Friday afternoons covering case counts and trends for the previous week, details about contact/source investigations, recommended community mitigation measures, vaccine updates, and other important information. This summary release replaces daily news releases previously issued for new cases.

Click Here to Read the Most Recent Local Weekly Summary 
Valdez Unified Command News Release # 059

For immediate release: 01/15/2021, 8:00 p.m.

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KCHU Jan 20th

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COVID-19 Vaccine Updates

Click Here for State of Alaska DHSS COVID-19 Vaccine Updates

Click Here for Local COVID-19 Vaccine Updates
Vaccine Status Update - Short

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COVID-19 Testing Options in Valdez

Several different options exist in Valdez for both symptomatic and asymptomatic COVID-19 testing. All options are by appointment only.

Symptomatic? Need a return to school or work test following illness?

  • The Valdez Medical Clinic offers symptomatic rapid testing by appointment only. Please call 831-6441 during the times listed on the flier below to discuss your situation and schedule a testing appointment.
  • The Alfa Doc offers symptomatic rapid testing by appointment only. Please call 835-ALFA (2532) to discuss your situation and schedule a testing appointment.

Close contact or otherwise exposed to COVID-19?

  • If you have either been identified by DHSS as a close contact of someone with COVID-19 or feel you may have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, please contact the Valdez public health clinic (835-2419) or your healthcare provider for instructions.

Asymptomatic? Need pre-procedure or travel testing?

  • Providence Valdez Medical Center offers free drive thru asymptomatic testing for workers who interact with the public, those with a state travel voucher, and other select populations. Call 255-6063 to discuss your situation and schedule a testing appointment. (This is NOT a rapid testing option.)
  • Providence Valdez Medical Center offers pre-procedure testing. After receiving a testing order from your healthcare provider, call 835-2249 to schedule your testing appointment at the hospital.
  • The Alfa Doc offers asymptomatic rapid testing for certain populations by appointment only. Please call 835-ALFA (2532) to discuss your situation and schedule a testing appointment. 
  • The Valdez Medical Clinic offers asymptomatic rapid testing for certain populations by appointment only. Please call 835-4811 to discuss your situation and schedule a testing appointment.
Prov Drive-up COVID-19 Testing Winter 2020
AlfaDoc Testing UPDATED 09242020
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Valdez Local Public Health Mandate 003 
(Amendment No. 4)

Click here to download a pdf copy of Valdez Public Health Mandate 003 (Amendment No. 4)

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COVID-19 Protective Mandate Escalation_De-Escalation Plan
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  1.  Information Resources

Information Resources Related to COVID-19

Please stay informed with information from credible sources, such as:

Local Resources:

State Resources:

Federal Resources:

Social (Physical) Distancing An Insightful Infographic
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State of Alaska Contacts

General Information: covidquestions@alaska.gov 
Alaska 211: Dial 2-1-1 or call 1.800.478.2221
State Website: covid19.alaska.gov 

Local Contacts

Allie Ferko, Public Information Officer
Kate Huber, Assistant Public Information Officer
Valdez COVID-19 Unified Command

For questions or for general information, email: PIO@valdezak.gov or send a private message to www.facebook.com/ValdezUCRG. 

Valdez COVID-19 Recorded Hotline.
Recorded message with local information and updates.
907.835.0300

Please forward all health, symptoms or screening related questions to your physician or the Valdez public health nurse.

Local agency partners or business owner/operators with questions related to your operations should email: liaison@valdezak.gov