Juneau’s two public high schools saw an increase in new COVID-19 cases following their proms. Masks were optional at both events.
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Masks will be required inside Juneau school buildings again
Families were alerted about the reinstated mask requirement through text and email on Saturday. Face coverings will be required through at least the next week.
Masks are now optional in Juneau schools, but some students and staff choose to keep them on
Wearing face masks inside Juneau’s public schools is optional as of Monday, but some students and staff are still choosing to wear them for a variety of reasons.
What’s the status of Juneau School District’s weekly employee testing requirement?
The Juneau School District has formally surveyed its employees on their vaccination status. Of the 600 or so who’ve responded, 92% are vaccinated. However, about 100 other staff members have yet to provide their information.
55 Lemon Creek inmates have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last month
As of Monday afternoon, the facility was housing 41 COVID positive inmates. It’s not clear how many staff members have tested positive.
Juneau School District employees will soon have to test weekly for COVID-19
Employees who are fully vaccinated or have had a documented case of COVID-19 in the past 90 days may opt out of the weekly screening test.