Opinion
Immunize when you winterize
An annual flu shot plus the COVID-19 vaccine protects Alaskans and our health care system, too.
Opinion
Voices of the Peninsula: Perspective of an educator in a ‘high-risk’ group, part 2
During some of the darkest days of my time in ICU, it was obvious where we all live…
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State reports 3 more COVID deaths, more than 900 cases
The newly reported deaths push Alaska’s total to 594 COVID fatalities since the beginning of the pandemic.
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Protesters pack council meeting, declare ‘medical liberty’
Attendance at Wednesday’s meeting was reduced to standing-room only.
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Anchorage residents win latest vaccine lottery
“Give AK a Shot” awards $49,000 in cash scholarships to one newly vaccinated adult and one child.
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Officials: COVID is at a plateau in Alaska
The approved COVID vaccines, Zink said, are the best tool to get cases to drop off.
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Over 1,200 new COVID cases reported Wednesday
At Central Peninsula Hospital there were 22 COVID patients on Wednesday morning — 17 unvaccinated.
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Montessori school goes to universal indoor masking
As of Tuesday, eight KPBSD schools were operating with universal indoor masking for staff and students.
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‘A palpable, noticeable difference in our hospitals’
Health care workers from the Lower 48 have been deployed to help Alaska’s COVID crisis.
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Wildwood reports COVID-related inmate death
Approximately 187 inmates have tested positive at the facility.
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Half of beds at Central Peninsula Hospital occupied by COVID patients Monday
CPH has 49 regularly licensed beds.
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Officials ‘cautiously optimistic’ about state COVID trends
Although cases appear to be dropping, officials say Alaska isn’t ‘out of the woods’ yet
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Anchorage woman and Fairbanks middle schooler win vaccine lottery
The weekly draw awards one newly vaccinated adult resident and one newly vaccinated child resident $49,000 in cash…
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Booster shots roll out on the peninsula
Health officials recommend consulting with a primary care provider to determine eligibility.
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School board OKs COVID sick leave for district staff
The agreement cited “continued uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic.”
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COVID spike pushes Alaska’s health care system to brink
The COVID-19 surge is worsened by Alaska’s limited health care system that largely relies on hospitals in Anchorage.
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State announces 3 more COVID deaths, including Soldotna man
DHSS announced another 871 positive COVID cases Tuesday.
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Superintendent seeks board input on revisions to district’s COVID protocols
Multiple parents and board members voiced their concerns about the district’s close contact policy.
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Nurses from Lower 48 arrive at Central Peninsula Hospital
Additional staff are aimed at alleviating strain from COVID-19 surge.