New positive COVID-19 case identified, concern for community spread.

POSITIVE COVID-19 CASE IN SKAGWAY

 Skagway, Alaska, August 9, 2021 – A new positive COVID-19 case has been identified in Skagway. There is concern for community spread.

 Dahl Memorial Clinic advises people who visited the Red Onion Saloon or Happy Endings Saloon since Wednesday evening, August 4, 2021, to closely monitor themselves for symptoms. Anyone who is symptomatic should contact DMC at 907-983-2255 to schedule testing.

All community members, including those who are vaccinated, are reminded to wash your hands, social distance, wear a mask in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain, and get tested if you are sick.