Three active COVID-19 cases in Wrangell, 18 total

The community of Wrangell currently has three active cases of COVID-19, as of Tuesday, Sept. 1. The three most recent cases were discovered through routine employee testing programs, according to press releases from the City and Borough of Wrangell.

All three cases have been reported to be asymptomatic, as well. This brings the total number of cases of the virus in Wrangell up to 18.

The first of the currently active cases was discovered last Friday, Aug. 21. The second case came on Friday, Aug. 28. The third case was announced on Monday, Aug. 31.

All three press releases from the city remind the public that asymptomatic testing for COVID-19 is available at the SEARHC AICS clinic on weekends.