State launches new COVID-19 grant program requiring officials to address barriers to health care
The money is supposed to be used to help with COVID-19 testing and administering vaccines. And, each grant comes with the requirement that at least 10% has to go toward activities that address obstacles to health, like poverty or discrimination.
Daily new cases reported
Total Alaska resident cases:
55,989
Total non-resident cases:
2,000
Total deaths:
287
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)
Scientists say Alaska has recorded 10 cases of coronavirus strain first found in California
Alaska scientists have discovered 10 cases of a new strain of the coronavirus that researchers say is more contagious and possibly better at defeating vaccines.
Over 300 Juneau School District staff received first vaccine dose, superintendent says
It took a lot of advocacy with the state’s medical team to get all teachers on the eligibility tier for vaccination.
Regional alert levels
| Alert level | Cases in last 14 days | Per 100,000 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage Region | High | 524 | 181.3 |
| Fairbanks Region | High | 200 | 205.8 |
| Juneau Region | Intermediate | 33 | 103.9 |
| Kenai Peninsula Region | Low | 38 | 64.5 |
| Matanuska-Susitna Region | High | 543 | 506 |
| Northwest Region | Intermediate | 20 | 73.7 |
| Other Interior Region | High | 23 | 166.8 |
| Other Southeast Region – Northern | High | 48 | 235.2 |
| Other Southeast Region – Southern | High | 56 | 283.3 |
| Y-K Delta Region | High | 82 | 315.9 |
| Southwest Region | High | 58 | 205.1 |
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