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1 year after vaccine, push against virus continues
A Toyota Sienna minivan delivered the peninsula’s first COVID shots to Central Peninsula Hospital in Soldotna on Dec.…
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Hospital puts vaccine mandates on hold
A federal lawsuit challenging the ruling has temporarily blocked its enforcement.
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Omicron variant spurs travel restrictions locally, nationally
It’s still unclear if the omicron strain is more dangerous than other COVID variants.
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Masks recommended, not required in Soldotna city buildings
Council amends measure to make mask-wearing optional
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Kenai council declares opposition to mask mandates
The statement does not change city code or supersede federal law.
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State officials urge vaccination as omicron spreads in US
Omicron was first identified as a “variant of concern” by the World Health Organization on Nov. 26.
Opinion
Alaska Voices: A mom’s and pediatrician’s perspective on COVID-19 vaccines for children
I want to see children and their parents who have yet to get vaccinated roll up their sleeves.
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COVID continues decline; 1 new death
The state had an estimated rolling average of 253.3 cases per 100,000 people over the past seven days.
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State cases remain low; 2 deaths reported
Statewide there were 85 COVID-related hospitalizations as of Tuesday, with nine patients on ventilators.
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Omicron ‘an animal of its own’
State health officials emphasize unknowns, prevention measures in wake of new coronavirus variant spread.
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Statewide COVID cases continue drop
On Monday, Alaska’s seven-day case rate per 100,000 people was 268.6.
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COVID case rate continues decline; 7 new deaths reported
The state reported 632 new COVID-19 cases in Alaska.
Opinion
Alaska Voices: Feeling grateful this Thanksgiving for the COVID vaccines
The COVID vaccines remain our strongest tool in combating the pandemic and helping us return to our lives…
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State reports 6 new COVID deaths
The deaths, which included a Kenai woman in her 40s, pushed the total to 840 since the pandemic…
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Feds issue vaccine mandate to health care workers; Dunleavy joins lawsuit against the rule
Rule by CMS applies to hospitals, rural health clinics, community mental health centers.
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Federal funds coming to peninsula airports
The money was made available under the American Rescue Plan Act.
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Officials: Get vaccinated before the holidays
The state also encourages all eligible adults to get a booster shot to increase protection for the holiday…