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14 new COVID-19 cases & one nonresident death reported for Juneau

The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) reports 14 new individuals in the Juneau community – 13 residents and one nonresident – identified with COVID-19 for September 14. DHSS also reports one nonresident death for Juneau – a female in her 60s. The individual was initially diagnosed with COVID-19 in Juneau and later sought medical care outside Juneau where she eventually died. CBJ extends condolences to family members and friends of this individual.

The total number of deaths associated with Juneau is currently nine – eight residents (two died out of state) and one nonresident. There are currently four people with COVID-19 hospitalized at Bartlett Regional Hospital.

For September 13 – 14, The Juneau School District reports seven individuals who’ve tested positive for COVID-19 and were infectious while in school:

Three at Mendenhall River Community School (one reported Sept. 13 with one classroom quarantined; two reported Sept. 14 with no additional classes quarantined)
One at Dzantik’i Heeni Middle School (reported Sept. 13; all classes operating on regular schedules)
One at Floyd Dryden Middle School (reported Sept. 13; all classes operating on regular schedules)
One at Thunder Mountain High School (reported Sept. 14; all classes operating on regular schedules)
One at Sayéik: Gastineau Elementary (reported Sept. 14; one classroom quarantined)

COVID-19 cases related to schools are posted on the district website (click on the green “COVID-19 Cases” block). Find more district-related COVID-19 information at juneauschools.org.

Juneau Public Health reports these generalized case trends for the past week:

There are no large groupings of case positivity at this point. Case exposure seems to be coming from social gatherings or passing among family groupings.
Household spread continues to be an issue. Once one person in the house is positive, most people in the household also test positive over the next week or two.
Regular screening testing is showing some case activity in congregate living situations. Facilities are being extra vigilant in COVID-19 mitigation protocols.
There is some case positivity on small and large cruise ships. Protocols are being followed closely and identified positives and their close contacts are not being allowed off the vessels except to quarantine and/or isolate
The Juneau School District continues to report regular case activity. They are monitoring closely and working issues classroom by classroom. Most case positivity is showing up in elementary schools as the age group is not yet eligible for vaccination.

Statewide, the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reports 691 new people identified with COVID-19 – 676 are residents and 15 are nonresidents. The state also reports seven deaths – six residents and one nonresident – bringing the total number of resident deaths to 451 and nonresident deaths to 15. Alaska has had 93,039 cumulative resident cases of COVID-19 and a total of 4,287 nonresidents.

Juneau vaccine update:

73.6 percent of the total population of Juneau has received at least 1 dose of vaccine and 69.8 percent has completed the vaccine series.
92.8 percent of the population in Juneau age 65+ has received at least one dose of vaccine and 92.4 percent has completed the vaccine series.

For more information, read CBJ’s Emergency Operations Center Reports here.

September 14th, 2021|

Free pop-up COVID-19 testing clinics every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday

The City and Borough of Juneau Emergency Operations Center is holding pop-up COVID-19 testing clinics every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (please note the start dates below). These testing opportunities are available to the general public. No appointment is required:

Monday, 5 to 7 p.m. at Glacier Valley Elementary School, 3400 Tongass Blvd. (ongoing)
Tuesday, 3 to 5 p.m. at 20th Century Theatre, 222 Front St. (Starting Sept. 21)
Wednesday, 5 to 7 p.m. at Dzantik’i Heeni Middle School, 1600 Renninger St. (Starting Sept. 15)
Thursday, 3 to 5 p.m. at 20th Century Theatre, 222 Front St. (ongoing)

Please note: Testing clinics happening at the schools are conducted outside of school hours.

COVID-19 testing remains an important tool in slowing the spread of COVID-19. Get tested at these pop-up clinics if:

You’re feeling even mildly ill with new symptoms like fatigue, chills, cough, fever, or decreased sense of taste or smell
You have a known exposure to a COVID-positive individual, even if you’re currently asymptomatic
Your worksite requires regular COVID-19 testing
You work in a bar or restaurant, or other job where you regularly interact with public who are unmasked

If you need COVID-19 testing and can’t make it to a pop-up clinic, contact your health provider, register online here (or at bit.ly/registerCOVIDtest) to test at the CBJ’s drive-thru testing facility, or utilize another testing option in Juneau.

September 14th, 2021|

40 new COVID-19 cases reported for Juneau Sept. 11-13

The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reports 40 new individuals in the Juneau community – 37 residents and three nonresidents – identified with COVID-19 for September 11-13. There are currently four people with COVID-19 hospitalized at Bartlett Regional Hospital.

The Juneau School District is currently investigating cases that came in over the weekend to determine if any were in school during their infectious period. COVID-19 cases related to schools are posted on the district website (click on the green “COVID-19 Cases” block). Find more district-related COVID-19 information at juneauschools.org.

Statewide, the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reports 1,473 new people identified with COVID-19 in the past three days – 1,431 are residents and 42 are nonresidents. The state also reports one death – a male Anchorage resident in his 80s – bringing the total number of resident deaths to 445. Alaska has had 92,363 cumulative resident cases of COVID-19 and a total of 4,272 nonresidents.

September 13th, 2021|

Ivermectin not authorized nor approved by FDA for treating COVID-19

There’s a lot of misinformation around, and you may have heard that it’s okay to take large doses of ivermectin to treat or prevent COVID-19. That is wrong.

Although ivermectin has been approved by the FDA for humans to treat some conditions, it is NOT authorized nor approved by FDA at this time for preventing or treating COVID-19. Versions approved for use in animals are very different from those approved for people and have led to overdose or other toxic reactions.

Ivermectin misuse and overdose is causing a jump in calls to poison hotlines throughout the U.S. — and has in some cases resulted in serious illness and hospitalization. Signs and symptoms of ivermectin toxicity include:

gastrointestinal effects (nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea)
headache
blurred vision
dizziness
tachycardia (heart rate over 100 beats per minute)
hypotension (low blood pressure)
visual hallucinations, altered mental status or confusion
loss of coordination and balance
central nervous system depression
seizures

Ivermectin — of any kind — is NOT authorized nor approved by FDA for preventing or treating COVID-19. Do not take ivermectin unless it is prescribed to you by your healthcare provider for an authorized use.

September 13th, 2021|

11 new COVID-19 cases reported for Juneau

The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reports 11 new individuals in the Juneau community – 10 residents and one nonresident – identified with COVID-19 for September 10. There are currently two people with COVID-19 hospitalized at Bartlett Regional Hospital.

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

Two at Yaakoosgé Daakahídi High School (all classes operating on regular schedules)
One at Mendenhall River Community School (one classroom quarantined)
Three at Harborview Elementary School (cases under investigation)

COVID-19 cases related to schools are posted on the district website (click on the green “COVID-19 Cases” block). Find more district-related COVID-19 information at juneauschools.org.

Statewide, the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reports 702 new people identified with COVID-19 – 677 are residents and 25 are nonresidents. The state also reports two deaths – a female Anchorage resident in her 40s and a male Dillingham Census Area resident in his 70s – bringing the total number of resident deaths to 444. Alaska has had 90,946 cumulative resident cases of COVID-19 and a total of 4,229 nonresidents.

September 10th, 2021|