Kodiak Area Emergency Services Organization
KODIAK, ALASKA, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 18, 2021
The Kodiak Emergency Operations Center has received new COVID-19 case information for the Kodiak Island Borough.
Kodiak is experiencing an outbreak of COVID-19
Five (5) new cases have been reported for the Kodiak Island Borough.
- All five cases were tested on 8/17/21
- Four (4) cases are close contacts of previously reported cases
- One (1) case is classified as community spread
One hundred and twenty-two (122) cases are currently classified as active; the total case count associated with the Kodiak Island Borough is now one thousand, four hundred and fifty-eight (1458). There are have been sixty-five (65) local hospitalizations associated with COVID-19 to date; there are five (5) active cases currently hospitalized in Kodiak and the Emergency Department remains busy with patients seeking care for COVID related symptoms. There have been five deaths associated with COVID-19 for the Kodiak Island Borough.
Visit the Kodiak Dashboard for additional statistics.
COVID-19 IS A HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS VIRUS THAT SPREADS EASILY FROM PERSON TO PERSON. Please take appropriate precautions to protect yourself and your community from the spead of this virus:
STAY HOME IF YOU FEEL ILL, even if symptoms are mild.
Keep your distance from others and wear a mask when in public.
Contact your health care provider or pharmacist if you wish to be vaccinated.
If you have any questions, please contact the EOC Public Information Office at (907) 486-8970 and leave a message, your call will be returned.