A Wrangell resident has tested positive for COVID-19, city officials said Saturday morning. It’s the only known active case in town.
City officials report the unnamed individual has not recently traveled. The city added that the individual has been notified of their positive test, and is in isolation. They did not report whether or not the individual has COVID symptoms.
This is the city’s 29th reported case of COVID-19 since the onset of the pandemic in March of last year.
Wrangellites who are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or have other COVID-related questions can call SEARHC’s COVID-19 hotline at (907) 966-8799.