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COVID-19 Information for Gustavus

Gustavus is open for business and visitors!

We have an amazing community that is adapting to the current COVID-19 pandemic. While some things may look different, the Gustavus community wants to help visitors with information for an enjoyable and safe visit. Together we can slow the spread of COVID-19 and keep our community safe.

Gustavus business owners are working hard to provide goods and services needed during this difficult time. You may notice that businesses across Gustavus have different protocols, carry a face covering with you to be prepared depending on the situation. 

The Gustavus Clinic has limited medical services and we respectfully request that travelers arriving to Gustavus from another state or country should follow the CDC, Alaska and Gustavus protocols. Read the new guidelines at the Traveler Information Page.

Please click on the drop-down menus below for city and state mandates for traveling to Gustavus.

We appreciate your understanding, and we look forward to your visit!

The Gustavus Visitors Association

 

 

Gustavus Information

Traveling to Gustavus

 

The City of Gustavus follows State of Alaska health mandates

Those entering Gustavus from outside Alaska should follow State of Alaska Health Advisory 2: covid19.alaska.gov/travelers

Those entering Gustavus from within the state should follow State of Alaska Health Advisory 3:covid19.alaska.gov/health-mandates

Free PCR and Rapid Covid testing is available at the Fire Hall.

*the exception to this is if you are symptomatic or have come in contact with a known positive case, you can request a rapid test.
Each rapid test takes 15 minutes per person and only 1 person can be tested at a time. Tests will be given on a first come first serve basis.
Thank you all for you patience and understanding. We are working hard to keep our community safe and healthy. Thank you all for doing your part.

Click here for State of Alaska Travel FAQ

Click here for COVID-19 Vaccine Information for all Alaskans

 

Testing and Clinic Arrangements

Thank you for having been tested for COVID-19 before reaching Gustavus. If you feel ill, particularly with symptoms of COVID-19, do not hesitate to contact the Gustavus Clinic. If you are ill, please contact the clinic BEFORE coming to the clinic.
Important operational changes regarding COVID-19 from the Gustavus Clinic (SEARHC):

In regards to testing, we currently have a rapid COVID-19 test machine. This can be used if an individual arrives to town and is exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 and has recently traveled from out of state. We continue with PCR COVID-19 testing which has been ongoing since the onset of the virus.

If you arrive into Gustavus, and start with symptoms of COVID-19 please contact the clinic for consideration of testing.

If you are arriving into Gustavus to restart your business operations, and are considering testing your employees for COVID-19, please contact the clinic and we will discuss this process.

We are seeing patients on a daily basis, before you come in to be seen we are screening every individual, and also advising anyone who does arrive for a visit that you will need to wear a mask during your visit at the clinic.

We are performing face-to-face visits, drive-through visits (visit in the parking lot), virtual visits through Doxy.me, home visits, as well as phone visits. In regards to specific requirements relating to COVID-19, and health mandates through the State of Alaska please visit the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services COVID-19 webpage for the latest CDC recommendations as they become available.

If you have specific questions related to the process that the SEARHC Gustavus Clinic is following as a healthcare organization please visit: covid19.searhc.org

SEARHC Gustavus Clinic

Phone: 907-697-3008, Fax: 907-697-3034

42 Dolly Varden Drive

Gustavus, AK 99826

News Updates

 

Please Note: There are currently no known cases of COVID-19 currently in Gustavus

Updated: February 10, 2022

 

 

Alaska Information

Alaska's out-of-state travel update

International Travel update from the CDC

Effective January 26, 2021, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) will require all air passengers arriving to the U.S. from a foreign country get tested for COVID-19 infection no more than 3 days before their flight departs and to provide proof of the negative result (or documentation of having recovered from COVID-19) to the airline before boarding the flight. The requirement has been placed on the airline to screen passengers prior to boarding to ensure that they meet this requirement.
 
Alaska still recommends the receipt of a PCR molecular-based tests for international visitors entering Alaska. 
While an antigen test meets CDC requirements, Alaska requests a molecular based test and all travelers arriving from international destinations remain subject to State of Alaska testing requirements outlined in Health Order No. 6 (International Travel), including the request  to obtain a negative test result  molecular-based test 72 hours before arrival into Alaska and upload negative result into the Alaska Travel Portal.
Per the CDC, visitors arriving to the U.S. via one or more connecting flights, should  test in the 3 days before the first flight, but only if connecting flights are booked as a single passenger record with a final destination in the U.S. and each connection (layover) is no longer than 24 hours. If the connecting flight to the U.S. was booked separately or a connection lasts longer than 24 hours, international visitors should get tested within the 3 days before the flight that arrives in the U.S. See the CDC’s Frequently Asked Questions for more information.

If You Think You Are Sick

If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop a fever and symptoms, such as cough or difficulty breathing. The SEARHC COVID Hotline is 907-966-8799 (8 A.M. – 5 P.M.). After hours, call the Nurse Advice Line at 1-800-613-0560.

As of Thursday, March 26, SEARHC will be updating screening criteria to include testing of all patients with a fever and cough, regardless of travel or exposure history. This reflects the realization that there is community-spread occurring in our state.

State Health Mandates

You can view all State Health Mandates at the Office of the Governor.