Omicron is now the dominant COVID variant in Alaska — and it is changing the way the health department looks at the pandemic.
"Dr. Louisa Castrodale"
A small percentage of Alaska’s COVID-19 cases have involved fully vaccinated people. Here’s what we know so far.
While half of the state’s population is vaccinated, they make up around 1% of COVID-19 hospitalizations; unvaccinated individuals make up 99% of hospitalizations.
Health officials ‘cautiously optimistic’ about Alaska’s COVID-19 case plateau
“When you are wearing your mask, you’re physically distancing, you’re keeping your social circle small, Alaskans are able to push these numbers down,” Dr. Anne Zink said at a Thursday news conference.