“For COVID-19 questions, you can email covid19@nwabor.org or call 907-442-8230”
“The COVID-19 virus poses a threat to our communities, to each of us across the Northwest Arctic Borough and the world. We all have a role in protecting ourselves and each other. That is why it is essential that all our residents follow the mandates that are being addressed publicly to you. Please follow the “Hunker Down” and other Emergency Orders in place until further notice.” – Mayor Dickie Moto
LATEST UPDATES
Emergency Order 06 Expiration 3/31/22 March 31, 2022
Emergency Order 06 Extended Through March 31, 2022
City of Kotzebue Emergency Regulations 1-10 November 4, 2021
EO-06 Extended through December 31 October 15, 2021
Emergency Order-06 August 13, 2021
Emergency Proclamation Declaration August 12, 2021
EO-05 Extended through June 30, 2021 May 28, 2021
EO-05 Extended Through May 31 April 31, 2021
EO-05 Extended through April 30th March 30, 2021
EO-05 EXTENDED Through March 31 February 28, 2021
State Disaster Declaration Expired 02/16/2021 February 17, 2021
City of Kotzebue COVID-19 Emergency Regulations Nos. 1-10 February 8, 2021
EO-05 EXTENDED THROUGH February 28th January 29th, 2021
EO-05 EXTENDED Thru January 31st December 31st, 2020
***ATTENTION*** EO-05 has been updated to reflect the new changes to CDC quarantine guidelines December 3, 2020
AMENDED ORDER E0-05 ***Extended Through December 31st November 30th, 2020
AMENDED ORDER EO-05 **** EXTENDED THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2020 November 13th, 2020
Statement Addressing EO-05 in light of Governor Dunleavy’s November 12th Message November 13th, 2020
Amended E0-05 ***EXTENDED THROUGH NOVEMBER 15,2020*** October 31st, 2020
AMENDED ORDER EO-05 **EXTENDED THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2020** October 16th, 2020
City of Kotzebue Emergency Regulations September 10th, 2020
PROCLAMATION OF ADDITIONAL EMERGENCY ORDER AMENDED ORDER EO-05 September 9th, 2020
EXTENDED *** Amended Order EO-05 July 30th, 2020
Nine New COVID-19 Cases in MSA July 28th, 2020
Noatak Resident Tests Positive for COVID-19 in Kotzebue July 21st, 2020
AMENDED ORDER EO-05 July 16th, 2020
COVID-19 Second Non-Resident Case July 7th, 2020
EO-05 EXTENDED June 30th, 2020
EO-05 June 19th, 2020
EXTENDED: EO-04 April 25th, 2020
Public Health Update April 14th, 2020
Public Health Update April 4th, 2020
NWAB Situation Report COVID-19 April 2nd Update April 2nd, 2020
Proclamation of additional emergency order EO-03 April 1st, 2020
Public Health Update from Mayor Lucy Nelson March 27th, 2020
Mar 25th Situation Report Update March 25th, 2020
COVID-19 FAQS March 25th, 2020
HUNKER DOWN ORDER FAQS March 25th, 2020
Emergency Proclamation “Hunker Down” Order EO-02 March 24, 2020
Emergency Proclamation Declaration of Public Health Disaster Order EO-01 March 19, 2020
Borough Declaration of Public Health Disaster March 18th, 2020
School District Letter to Parents and Children March 17th, 2020
Maniilaq Health Center Launches COVID-19 Hotline March 16th, 2020
COVID-19 JOINT PRESS RELEASE March 14th, 2020
Additional REsources
PREVENTION
Remember to take everyday preventive actions to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses including:
- Wash your hands often for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
- Older adults and people who have serious chronic medical conditions like heart disease, diabetes or lung disease should avoid crowds, especially in poorly ventilated spaces. For more guidance, see the CDC’s People at Risk for Serious Illness from COVID-19 webpage.
SYMPTOMS
Symptoms include fever (>100.4°F), cough and shortness of breath and may appear in as few as 2 days or as long as 14 days after exposure. Call your health care provider if you develop symptoms and have been in close contact with a person known to have COVID-19 or if you have recently traveled from an area with widespread or ongoing community spread of COVID-19.
FEELING SICK?
If you have a fever, cough, or difficulty breathing within
14 days of travel from an area with widespread or ongoing community spread of COVID-19, or have been in contact with someone who has traveled and is ill, you should:
- Stay home when sick
- Avoid contact with others
- Call and tell your medical provider about recent travel and describe symptoms
- Follow recommendations of your medical provider
- If you do not have a regular medical provider, Alaska 2-1-1 can provide more information and referrals to additional resources.
- Dial 2-1-1 or 800-478-2221 in areas without 211 access.
ABOUT COVID-19
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus that was first identified during an investigation into an outbreak in Wuhan, China. For more information, see the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s What You Need To Know About Coronavirus Disease 2019 fact sheet.
