40 new COVID-19 cases reported for Juneau

The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) reports 40 new individuals in the Juneau community – 38 residents and two nonresidents – identified with COVID-19 for October 1. There are currently seven people with COVID-19 hospitalized at Bartlett Regional Hospital.

The Juneau School District reports 12 new individuals who’ve tested positive for COVID-19 and were infectious while in school:

  • Two at Thunder Mountain High School – one reported late afternoon 9/30 and one reported today (no classes quarantined as a result)
  • Two at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé – one reported late afternoon 9/30 and one reported today (no classes quarantined as a result)
  • One at Dzantik’i Heeni Middle School – reported late afternoon 9/30 (no classes quarantined as a result)
  • Four at Harborview Elementary – three reported late afternoon 9/30 (3 classes quarantined as a result) and one reported today (case still under investigation)
  • Two at Mendenhall River Community School (two classes quarantined as a result)
  • One at Sayéik: Gastineau Elementary (one class quarantined as a result)

COVID-19 cases related to schools are posted on juneauschools.org (click on the green “COVID-19 Cases” block).

Statewide, the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reports 1,044 new people identified with COVID-19 – 1,011 are residents and 33 are nonresidents. The state also reports one recent death – a male Anchorage resident in his 50s – bringing the total number of resident deaths to 557. Alaska has had 110,850 cumulative resident cases of COVID-19 and a total of 4,853 nonresidents.

October 1st, 2021|

Oct. 1-2 Pfizer vaccine & booster clinic open to walk-ins this afternoon & tomorrow

Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines, including boosters, are available at a Centennial Hall clinic today and tomorrow, October 1-2, to qualifying individuals. The clinic is open to walk-ins today (Oct. 1) from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday (Oct. 2) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. No pre-registration required.

Booster shots are available to individuals who received the Pfizer vaccine more than 6 months ago and are:

  • Age 65+
  • Residents and staff in long-term care settings
  • Age 18+ and have underlying medical conditions, including asthma, diabetes, obesity
  • Age 18+ and work in high-risk settings, including healthcare workers, teachers, grocery store workers

In addition to boosters, Centennial Hall is offering first and second dose Pfizer vaccines to individuals ages 12 and up. Flu shots are available to individuals at the clinic who wish to get one during the same visit.

For more information, called CBJ’s COVID-19 Hotline 586-6000 or email [email protected].

October 1st, 2021|

SAIL offering free rides to vaccine appointments

If you are a senior or person with a disability in Juneau in need of a COVID-19 vaccine, including the Pfizer booster, Southeast Alaska Independent Living (SAIL) is offering free transportation to COVID-19 vaccine providers.

  • To find COVID-19 vaccine availability, go to juneau.org/vaccine or call 586-6000
  • To book your free taxi ride, call the Juneau SAIL office (toll free) at 1-800-478-7245 Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Funding for this is provided through the City and Borough of Juneau from an Alaska Department of Health and Social Service grant.

October 1st, 2021|

45 new COVID-19 cases reported for Juneau

The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reports 45 new Juneau residents identified with COVID-19 for September 30. There are currently five people with COVID-19 hospitalized at Bartlett Regional Hospital.

The Juneau School District reports one new individual who’s tested positive for COVID-19 and was infectious while in school: one at Thunder Mountain High School (no classes quarantined as a result). COVID-19 cases related to schools are posted on juneauschools.org (click on the green “COVID-19 Cases” block).

Statewide, the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reports 1,270 new people identified with COVID-19 – 1,234 are residents and 36 are nonresidents. The state also reports 10 recent deaths bringing the total number of resident deaths to 556:

  • a male Soldotna resident in his 40s
  • a male Palmer resident in his 80s
  • a male Anchorage resident in his 60s
  • a male Anchorage resident in his 60s
  • a male Copper River Census Area resident in his 60s
  • a male Anchorage resident in his 80s
  • a male Anchorage resident in his 70s
  • a male Anchorage resident in his 60s
  • a male Fairbanks resident in his 50s
  • a female North Pole resident in her 40s

Alaska has had 109,845 cumulative resident cases of COVID-19 and a total of 4,820 nonresidents.

September 30th, 2021|

30 new COVID-19 cases reported for Juneau

The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reports 30 new Juneau residents identified with COVID-19 for September 29. There are currently six people with COVID-19 hospitalized at Bartlett Regional Hospital.

The Juneau School District reports eight new individuals who’ve tested positive for COVID-19 and were infectious while in school:

  • Two at Sitʼ Eeti Shaanáx̱ – Glacier Valley School (two classes quarantined as a result); reported late afternoon September 28
  • Two at Thunder Mountain High School (no classes quarantined as a result)
  • Three at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé (no classes quarantined as a result)
  • One at Mendenhall River Community School (one class quarantined as a result)

COVID-19 cases related to schools are posted on juneauschools.org (click on the green “COVID-19 Cases” block).

Statewide, the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reports 1,009 new people identified with COVID-19 – 976 are residents and 33 are nonresidents. The state also reports four recent deaths bringing the total number of resident deaths to 546:

  • a female Anchorage resident in her 70s
  • a male Anchorage resident in his 40s
  • a male Anchorage resident in his 40s
  • a female Anchorage resident in her 60s

Alaska has had 108,608 cumulative resident cases of COVID-19 and a total of 4,784 nonresidents.

September 29th, 2021|