Vaccine-hesitant Alaskans are most open to learning from family and friends, state survey says
Nearly half of the Alaskans who responded to an online survey in March from the state health department said they had not gotten a COVID-19 vaccine yet or booked an appointment.
Daily new cases reported
Total Alaska resident cases:
66,120
Total non-resident cases:
2,760
Total deaths:
349
Data from the state health department showing cases by date reported. “Alaska resident cases” means Alaska residents diagnosed with COVID-19, both in and out of the state. “Non-resident cases” means the number of people from outside of the state who were diagnosed with COVID-19 while in Alaska. “Total” case numbers are cumulative (i.e., include people who have recovered). (Graphic by David Purdy/KTOO)
Ketchikan wrestling tournament linked to more than 20 COVID-19 cases in 5 Southeast Alaska communities
At least 23 cases have been linked to the Bill Weiss Tournament that was held alongside another tournament at Ketchikan High School in late April.
Juneau officials release COVID-19 vaccine survey results, more than 2,300 residents responded
The form was intended to get a better sense of resident attitudes and concerns about getting the shot.
Regional alert levels
| Alert level | Cases in last 14 days | Per 100,000 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage Region | High | 465 | 160.9 |
| Fairbanks Region | High | 570 | 586.7 |
| Juneau Region | Intermediate | 32 | 100.7 |
| Kenai Peninsula Region | Intermediate | 81 | 137.4 |
| Matanuska-Susitna Region | High | 368 | 342.9 |
| Northwest Region | Intermediate | 35 | 129 |
| Other Interior Region | High | 41 | 297.4 |
| Other Southeast Region – Northern | Low | 14 | 68.6 |
| Other Southeast Region – Southern | High | 85 | 430 |
| Y-K Delta Region | Intermediate | 32 | 123.3 |
| Southwest Region | Low | 14 | 49.5 |
Alert levels according to data from Alaska DHSS (Chart by David Purdy/KTOO)
Resources
COVID-19 numbers
News and information from state agencies
- Governor’s office
- Alaska Department of Health and Social Services
- Unemployment info from Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development
For Juneau
- City and Borough of Juneau
- Bartlett Regional Hospital
- Capital Transit
- Juneau School District
- Juneau International Airport
- Cruise Lines International Association Alaska