Kodiak Area Emergency Services Organization
KODIAK, ALASKA, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 20, 2020
The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services has notified the Kodiak Emergency Operations Center of positive test results for COVID-19 associated with the Kodiak Island Borough.
During an audit of COVID-19 case information by the Kodiak Department of Public Health, two cases not previously reported were found to be associated with the Kodiak Island Borough. One (1) case is believed to be associated with Kodiak in error and has been re-assigned to another community in the State counts; the second case is under investigation.
This brings the case count associated with the Kodiak Island Borough to ninety-eight (98); four (4) cases are currently classified as active.
Please wear a mask/face covering when out in public and keep your distance from others who are not in your household.
Please be reminded: IF YOU ARE FEELING SICK OR SUSPECT THAT YOU MAY BE INFECTED WITH THE VIRUS that causes COVID-19, you should remain at home and contact your health care provider; you should also take steps to help prevent the disease from spreading to people in your home and community.
If you are not sick, please continue to take precautionary measures to stay healthy:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after using the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, or cough or sneeze into your elbow.
- Clean frequently touched surfaces and objects daily (e.g., tables, countertops, light switches, doorknobs, and cabinet handles) using a regular household detergent and water.
- Keep your circles small and social gatherings limited
- Wear a mask/face covering when out in public
- Maintain social distancing (keep six feet of distance between you and others) when out in public.
