COVID-19 Testing Options in Valdez
Several different options exist in Valdez for symptomatic and asymptomatic COVID-19 testing. All options are by appointment only and at no out-of-pocket cost to the patient.
If you are a business or organization seeking testing for a group of five or more people, please contact a testing location at least 48 hours in advance of your desired appointment date. This helps ensure local testing locations have enough time to coordinate personnel and testing equipment to accommodate your request.
Symptomatic?
- The Valdez Medical Clinic offers symptomatic rapid testing by appointment only, Sunday thru Thursday. Please call 907.831.6441 to discuss your situation and schedule a testing appointment.
- The Alfa Doc offers symptomatic rapid testing by appointment only, Monday thru Friday. Please call 907.835.ALFA (2532) to discuss your situation and schedule a testing appointment.
- Valdez City Schools offers symptomatic rapid testing for school district students and employees only. Please call HHES at 907.835.4728 to schedule a testing appointment with the school nurse.
Asymptomatic? Close contact or otherwise exposed to COVID-19? Need travel or pre-procedure testing?
- Providence Valdez Medical Center offers state of Alaska PCR testing by appointment only on Monday and Thursday afternoons. Call 907.255.6063 to discuss your situation and schedule a testing appointment. (This is NOT a rapid testing option.)
- If you have been exposed to COVID-19, please contact the Valdez Public Health Clinic (907.835.4612) or your healthcare provider prior to making your testing appointment at PVMC as timing for your test is dependent on the date of your last exposure.
COVID-19 Vaccine Updates
COVID-19 Vaccine in Valdez
Everyone – Alaskans and visitors – are eligible!
All three brands of COVID-19 vaccine are available in Valdez. Appointments are required.
Booster vaccinations are also available for those eligible under current CDC guidelines.
Making Your Vaccine Appointment
As of May 2021, large vaccination POD clinics at the Civic Center have concluded.
Vaccination administration is now offered in a clinical setting by the following Valdez providers:
DHSS Valdez Public Health Clinic (907.835.4612), The Alfa Doc (907.835.2532), and thru some local employers.
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- If you still need your vaccine, please contact one of the providers listed above to discuss your situation and arrange your appointment.
- If you are a business or organization looking to schedule vaccination for your employees or clients/customers, please contact one of the providers listed above to discuss your situation.
Those being vaccinated will make an appointment for their second dose of vaccine, if applicable, during their first dose appointment. Both doses must be the same brand of vaccine.
Logistical Support for Community Partners
The City of Valdez purchased specialized refrigeration units designed to support cold and/or frozen storage of the several different types of vaccine currently available or in development. The City also received COVID-19 vaccine storage depot designation from the State of Alaska in the event storage support is needed for community partners or nearby communities in the future.
Valdez Vaccination Rate Data
To view the most up-to-date vaccine numbers for Valdez, please visit the DHSS Response Hub:https://alaska-coronavirus-vaccine-outreach-alaska-dhss.hub.arcgis.com
On the DHSS Response Hub website, click on “download summary table”. Once the spreadsheet opens, select Tab 7 to see Valdez vaccine data.
