Seldovia Village Tribe has many programs designed to support and assist our community. SVT is dedicated to maintaining health & wellness even in these times of uncertainty.
Seldovia COVID-19 Information
Vaccine Update 3/10/2021
SVT Health & Wellness is committed to the safe roll-out of COVID-19 vaccines in accordance with State and Federal guidance, which we have been actively doing throughout the Southern Kenai Peninsula since mid- December.
COVID-19 vaccine is now available to all established medical patients of SVT Health & Wellness, age 18 and above. No other eligibility criteria applies and we always welcome new patients. Our Health Centers offer the Moderna vaccine and the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
We encourage our patients to consult with their healthcare provider with questions about the vaccine or any side effects they may experience. Please call 907-226-2228 to schedule your appointment with our team.
Vaccine Information:
• Moderna-https://www.fda.gov/media/144638/download
• Johnson & Johnson-https://www.fda.gov/media/146305/download
General public questions may be directed to covid19vaccine@alaska.gov or 907-646-3322.
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Four Options for Testing & Turnaround Times*:
Last updated December 1, 2020.
Abbott ID NOW Analyzer (rapid)
15 to 45 Minutes
State of Alaska Public Health Lab
4 Days
Alaska Native Medical Center
3 to 4 Days
Quest Diagnostics
7 Days
*These turnaround times are frequently changing.
Four Options for Testing & Turnaround Times*: | |
Abbott ID NOW Analyzer (rapid) | 15 to 45 Minutes |
State of Alaska Public Health Lab | 4 Days |
Alaska Native Medical Center | 3 to 4 Days |
Quest Diagnostics | 7 Days |
*These turnaround times are frequently changing. | |
Seldovia Village Tribe hosted free COVID19 testing for the community of Seldovia on Wednesday, April 29th.
Our SVT Health & Wellness team working with Seldovia-based Tribal staff to assist 168 participants at walk in and drive in testing sites. Swab samples were taken and are being sent to Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage for results. This snapshot in time was prioritized by the Tribe as an opportunity to see if the community has remained protected from COVID19. Results will be communicated directly to the individual participants.
Tribal Resources
- SVT Health & Wellness
SVT Health & Wellness Facebook Page - How to Protect Yourself & Others (CDC)
- People Who Need to Take Extra Precautions (CDC)
- What is Social Distancing?
- Coronavirus FAQ (U.S. Government)
- COVID-19 Screening Tool
- Latest on the Coronavirus in the US – What’s New?
Borough:
State:
- State of Alaska COVID-19 Information
- Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy
- Alaska Department of Health & Social Services COVID-19
- Alaska Homeland Security & Emergency Management Coronavirus
National:
For more information please visit Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District
Borough & State Announcements
Have questions about COVID-19?
- For general questions and assistance, please call 2-1-1.
- Questions regarding DHSS COVID response, including mandates and alerts, can be sent to covidquestions@alaska.gov.
The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services is actively responding to the COVID-19 pandemic in Alaska. We are working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and federal, Tribal, state and local partners to respond to this continuously evolving public health threat.
City of Seldovia
The City of Seldovia is taking measures and following the Federal and
State of Alaska’s Governments’ recommendations
on the management of novel Coronavirus for our community.
- A Letter From Police Chief Paul Cushman- State Mandates
- Seldovia Small Boat Harbor- Limited Travel Notice
- Seldovia Small Boat Harbor- 14 Day Quarantine Notice
- City of Seldovia Release: Seldovia to Homer SVFD EMS Transport
- City of Seldovia Release: City Facilities Closed
- The City of Seldovia Senior Meals Program will be available as To-Go Only
- City of Seldovia Declaration of Local Disaster Emergency
