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COVID cases have been ticking steadily up in Alaska, but is it a surge?
Even epidemiologists are struggling to find the best way to present COVID data over time, says state epidemiologist Louisa Castrodale.

Alaska sees 50% drop in reported COVID cases this week
Hospitalizations are also decreasing, though not as quickly as case numbers.

This 16-year-old wanted to get the COVID vaccine. He had to hide it from his parents
A November 2021 Kaiser Family Foundation poll found that 30% of parents with 12- to 17-year-olds said they will definitely not vaccinate their children.
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