The last age group of the population unable to get a COVID-19 vaccine may soon be able to do so — and much earlier than anticipated.
Alaska coronavirus news
Live updates and information on COVID-19 in Juneau and Alaska
Juneau man dies of COVID-19 at Bartlett Regional Hospital
From Friday through Sunday, 4,447 new cases were reported statewide, down about 23% from this time last week. Hospital data shows 154 people hospitalized with COVID-19, including 8 people on ventilators.
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In Alaska, the state’s school administrators association estimated that superintendent turnover is nearing 30 percent.
In Alaska’s largest school districts, families are still waiting for last year’s food assistance
According to the Food Bank of Alaska, just 28 school districts in the state have received Pandemic-Electronic Bank Transfer funds for the 2020-2021 school year.
Alaska’s COVID case count keeps climbing
State health professionals said vaccines, particularly when fully boosted, continue to provide excellent protection against serious illness and hospitalization for COVID-19.
Haines mayor tests positive for COVID-19
Olerud confirmed that he’s not vaccinated but declined to explain his reasons.