YKHC said the policy started last Thursday due to the surge in COVID-19 cases from the delta variant and the state’s limited critical care infrastructure.
Alaska coronavirus news
Live updates and information on COVID-19 in Juneau and Alaska
Juneau resident with COVID-19 dies at Bartlett Regional Hospital
Juneau city officials reported on Wednesday that a man in his 60s died at the hospital last Friday, Aug. 6.
The pandemic forced these families to try new education formats. Now they want to stick with it.
The number of students enrolled in homeschool programs across the country doubled, according to a survey by the U.S. Census Bureau. For some, being thrust into a more flexible education option led to unexpected success.
Cluster of COVID-19 cases sends Metlakatla into lockdown
A Monday night notice urged the public to stay home for 72 hours or until contact tracing is completed.
Vaccine requirement for military slated for September
U.S. military service members in Alaska and worldwide will be required to get COVID-19 vaccines beginning next month.
Alaska’s breakthrough COVID cases on par with expectations, state epidemiologist says
Health officials point out that means vaccines offer quite a bit of protection — especially because vaccinated individuals are much less likely to have serious symptoms or die from the disease.
Aleutian Islands community sees spike in COVID-19 infections
Sand Point has seen 17 new cases since mid-July.
As Juneau’s COVID cases skyrocket, hospital staff are testing positive too
The hospital has a 90% vaccination rate. There are 75 unvaccinated employees spread across departments, from doctors and nurses to mental health clinicians and administrative staff.
Anchorage health director resigns
Morgan was appointed by Mayor Dave Bronson and has been serving as health director since July.
Alaska courts require face coverings regardless of vaccine status
Alaska Supreme Court Chief Justice Daniel Winfree issued the latest order on Tuesday, reversing a previous order relaxing the use of masks in state court facilities.