The agency is expected to authorize the vaccines soon.
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Live updates and information on COVID-19 in Juneau and Alaska
Experienced travelers say staff shortages and COVID-19 outbreaks are spoiling their Alaska cruises
Some passengers want the public to know that lots of people are getting infected during cruises, and they’re left in the dark about outbreaks on board.
I got COVID. Then I got it again. What’s the deal with reinfection?
People who catch COVID may feel as if they won’t get it again, at least not for a long time. Their immune system should be primed to fight it off in the future. Right? Well, let’s see.
Indigenous Alaskans died from COVID-19 at nearly three times the rate of white Alaskans, CDC report says
The findings echo previous Alaska studies that found clear, race-based disparities affecting who gets COVID-19, who is hospitalized for it and who dies.
Alaska health commissioner announces COVID emergency order will end in July
State health commissioner Adam Crum said the department has been working to make sure any COVID-specific tools and systems Alaskans still need are now permanent or sustainable. He said most Alaskans won’t feel a major change as a result.
White House says COVID vaccination for kids younger than 5 could start in a few weeks
COVID-19 vaccinations for kids younger than 5 could start right after the Juneteenth holiday.