So far, nine Juneau residents and one non-resident who tested positive for COVID-19 in Juneau have died during the pandemic.
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Live updates and information on COVID-19 in Juneau and Alaska
COVID vaccine for kids ages 5 To 11 is safe and effective, Pfizer says
News of the results come as pediatric cases of COVID-19 are increasing amid a nationwide surge of infections.
How Alaska’s largest hospital reached its tipping point
The virus is compounding all problems at the hospital because the staff is stretched so thin.
Nearly half of Bethel police are unvaccinated and could lose their jobs
The City of Bethel could soon lose nearly half its police force following a new vaccine mandate.
Amid the pandemic, a sweet success for a salty business in Sitka
The owners of Alaska Pure Sea Salt Company recently revamped their website in a bid to gain more online commerce. With their new web presence prepared for heavier traffic, the couple took to social media to promote their product and get the word out about their salt.
Juneau’s regional hospital opens its COVID wing as case counts rise
About a third of Bartlett Regional Hospital’s beds are occupied by patients with illnesses related to COVID infections. Six of its seven beds in its COVID wing were full on Friday morning.
Experts advising FDA vote against Pfizer COVID booster
Presentations generally showed the vaccine was still effective in protecting immunized people against severe illness, hospitalization and death in the U.S.
Alaska doctor gives a glimpse behind the walls of an overloaded ICU
The medical staff that practices at Providence declared Tuesday that they are in crisis and have begun rationing health care.
Here are the first 2 winners of Alaska’s $49K COVID vaccine sweepstakes
Carin Kircher of Valdez won $49,000 in cash while Kodiak student Ethan Benton received a $49,000 scholarship.
Alaska has one of the worst rates of COVID in the country
The state Thursday reported more than 1,000 new coronavirus cases, after setting a record high Wednesday.