COVID-19
Community spread of COVID-19 remains in Nome but variant strains so far undetected
The City of Nome has seen a small bump in COVID-19 cases with three new cases reported in one week. Local health and government officials are reminding residents that COVID-19 is still present in the region and measures need to be followed to keep spread low.
Read MoreNorton Sound Residents Can Apply for Rental Relief Through Friday
Do you rent a home in the Norton Sound region and make less than $45,000? If you’ve been impacted by COVID-19, you may be eligible for rent relief through the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation.
Read MoreWhite Mountain Leads Regional Vaccinations
As the COVID-19 vaccination rate in the Norton Sound slowly climbs, some communities are seeing most eligible adults get the first dose of the vaccine. White Mountain, a community of about 200, leads the Norton Sound region in vaccination rates.
Read MoreThird of Norton Sound Residents Vaccinated for COVID-19
Based on Norton Sound Health Corporation’s latest data, just under 7,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the Norton Sound.
Read MoreBering Strait School District Approves Travel for Basketball Competition Between Villages in “GREEN”
In a meeting last week, the School Board for the Bering Strait School District approved a plan for basketball teams to travel between villages that are in the “GREEN” zone.
Read MoreFive COVID-19 Cases Active in Norton Sound, Two of Them in Koyuk
Two separate cases of COVID-19 have been identified in two different communities over the last two days. There are now five active cases in the Norton Sound region.
Read MoreNome Council to Examine COVID-19 Impact on City Finances and Approve $11 Million NJUS Budget
Tonight the Nome Common Council will review how COVID-19 has impacted city finances during the first half of the fiscal year while they begin planning budget amendments.
Read MoreFirst Publicly Confirmed Case of COVID-19 in Koyuk
A resident of Koyuk has tested positive for COVID-19. Norton Sound Health Corporation announced the latest case was identified yesterday.
Read MoreCommunity Spread Occurring in St. Michael, NSHC Pushing for More COVID-19 Vaccinations
Norton Sound Health Corporation originally said late last night two new cases of COVID-19 have been identified in the region, but in fact only one was found in White Mountain.
Read MoreSt. Michael Residents Test Positive for COVID-19, Five Active Cases in Norton Sound
A resident in St. Michael has tested positive for COVID-19 and Norton Sound Health Corporation says they aren’t sure how the individual contracted the virus.
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