State epidemiologist Dr. Joe McLaughlin says vaccinations and boosters are helping stave off infections and minimize serious illness.
Alaska coronavirus news
Live updates and information on COVID-19 in Juneau and Alaska
Doubting mainstream medicine, COVID patients find dangerous advice and pills online
A 75-year-old woman became enmeshed in conspiracy theories about COVID. After she got infected, she rejected effective treatments and sought out black market drugs instead.
The CDC has ended its COVID-19 program for cruise ships
On its website, the CDC now says cruise travelers can contact their cruise lines directly about outbreaks during their trips.
A new dominant omicron strain in the U.S. is driving up cases — and reinfections
BA.5 is now the dominant omicron strain in the U.S. It’s good at evading the immune system, but it doesn’t appear to cause more serious illness.
Health officials see high demand for youth COVID vaccine in Juneau
The first Friday of July is fully booked, but there are a few walk-in appointments available if you’re willing to wait.
As state COVID emergency ends, tens of thousands of Alaskans will see reduced food stamp benefits
All told, some 97,000 Alaskans, among 56,000 households, were receiving SNAP benefits in April and are set to lose some amount of benefits come September.