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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.
Juneau has dropped its mask requirement for public transportation
On Tuesday, the City and Borough of Juneau announced that masks will no longer be required on public transportation like city buses or at Juneau International Airport.
Cruise ships visiting Alaska this summer will require most passengers to be vaccinated
Federal COVID-19 protocols that were mandatory for last year’s cruise season are optional now, but cruise lines visiting Alaska are still expected to follow them this year.
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