Social Services

August 2020

Aug 10 2020

COVID-19 INFO

Due to a shortage of test kits, NTC Community Clinic will only be testing on M-W-F for those traveling, symptomatic, needing testing for medical procedures, or with a known exposure after 7 days. Only 20 tests will be offered per day.

CORONAVIRUS (COVID 19) RESOURCES

We recognize that information and misinformation is prevalent during this time and it can be hard to tell fact from fiction. Please consider using the official State of Alaska and the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) for education and information about Coronavirus.

State of Alaska Department of Health & Human Services
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention

- Practice social distancing and limit non-essential travel whenever possible
- Wash hands often with soap and water; if not available, use hand sanitizer
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands
- Avoid contact with people who are sick
- If you’re sick, stay home and avoid close contact with others and cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or sleeve when coughing or sneezing

Pre-screening for COVID19 symptoms will continue and waiting room occupancy will be limited as social distancing of 6 feet and wearing masks is still required. For those patients who are deemed high-risk and wish to continue telehealth services, we will still be providing this service.

NTC Clinic has COVID-19 testing available in Ninilchik. To make an appointment, please call 907-567-3970. Walk-ins are welcome but there may be a wait. Please call and let us know once you are parked and ready for your test. If you are under 18, a parent/guardian must either accompany you or provide us with written or verbal consent. Thank you.

Information about COVID-19 Testing from the State of Alaska

“The PCR test for COVID-19 works by detecting genetic material from SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The genetic material from SARS-CoV-2 cannot be confused with the genetic material from other viruses, so the COVID-19 diagnostic test is highly specific. This means it almost never gives a false positive. If you are tested for COVID-19, and the test comes back positive, you can be very sure that you are infected with this virus.

False negative results can occur. If a specimen collection is not done properly, or if you are in an early stage of infection or already partially recovered, your swab sample might not contain enough viral material to come back positive. If you have any symptoms of COVID-19, it is safest to assume you are infected and act accordingly, even if your diagnostic test comes back negative.”

Alaska Covid Testing Info

Case Counts

Last Updated July 31 (Non-Ninilchik testing data gathered from SOA DHSS & Kenai Peninsula Borough)

Location	Tested	Positive
Statewide	243,090	3,673
Ninilchik	1,206	41
Northern Kenai Peninsula (Soldotna, Sterling, Kenai, Nikiski)	9,562	98
Southern Kenai Peninsula (Homer, Anchor Point, Fritz Creek)	9,562	40

CORONAVIRUS (COVID 19) RESOURCES

State of Alaska Department of Health & Human Services
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention

Information about COVID-19 Testing from the State of Alaska

Alaska Covid Testing Info

Case Counts

Last Updated July 31 (Non-Ninilchik testing data gathered from SOA DHSS & Kenai Peninsula Borough)

Location	Tested	Positive
Statewide	243,090	3,673
Ninilchik	1,206	41
Northern Kenai Peninsula (Soldotna, Sterling, Kenai, Nikiski)	9,562	98
Southern Kenai Peninsula (Homer, Anchor Point, Fritz Creek)	9,562	40

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COVID-19 INFO

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