So far, an omicron version of the COVID-19 vaccine hasn’t produced very promising results in early testing.
Alaska coronavirus news
Live updates and information on COVID-19 in Juneau and Alaska
Masks are now optional in Juneau schools, but some students and staff choose to keep them on
Wearing face masks inside Juneau’s public schools is optional as of Monday, but some students and staff are still choosing to wear them for a variety of reasons.
The BA.2 strain now makes up nearly half of Alaska COVID cases
Statewide, 59.6% of Alaskans are fully vaccinated. Local rates range from 79.6% in the Juneau region to 42% in the Matanuska-Susitna region.
Second COVID-19 booster shots are now available for eligible Juneau residents
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending another shot for those who are immunocompromised or over the age of 50. People who received their first booster dose at least four months ago are eligible.
Ivermectin does not prevent COVID-19 hospitalization, a new study says
The anti-parasitic ivermectin doesn’t reduce the risk of hospitalization from COVID-19, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Budget work at Alaska House delayed as COVID cases surge, caucuses differ on masks
House Speaker Stutes said she plans to resume work on the state budget on Monday, in the hope that the peak in cases would have crested by then.