The City and Borough of Juneau Emergency Operations Center reports 12 new individuals – 10 residents and 2 nonresidents – identified with COVID-19 for August 11. CBJ also reports one new death in Juneau. The individual – a male Juneau resident in his sixties – died at Bartlett Regional Hospital Friday evening, August 6, due to COVID-19. CBJ extends condolences to family members and friends of this individual.

Juneau has had six COVID-19 deaths total since the start of the pandemic, two of which occurred outside of Alaska. CBJ is reporting this new death based on hospital reporting ahead of it being posted on the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services dashboard.

Of the 10 new resident cases, Public Health attributes three to secondary transmission, one to community spread, and the rest are under investigation. The two nonresidents are visitors. One individual with a new case is currently isolating outside of Juneau. The cluster associated with an out-of-town youth sports event is now at 16 active cases.

Cumulatively, Juneau has had 1,691 residents test positive for COVID-19 and 211 nonresidents. There are 90 active cases and 1,806 individuals have recovered. All individuals with active cases of COVID-19 are in isolation. There are currently four people with COVID-19 hospitalized at Bartlett Regional Hospital.

Statewide, the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reports 380 new people identified with COVID-19 – 360 are residents and 20 are nonresidents. Alaska has had 75,654 cumulative resident cases of COVID-19 and a total of 3,426 nonresidents.

The City and Borough of Juneau Emergency Operations Center reports 24 new individuals – 22 residents and two nonresidents – identified with COVID-19 in Juneau for August 10. Of the resident cases, Public Health attributes eight to secondary transmission, three to community spread, and 11 are under investigation. One of the new resident cases is currently isolating outside of Juneau. The nonresident cases are under investigation.

Two of today’s resident cases are part of the cluster associated with an out-of-town youth sports event. The cluster is now at 12 active cases. All individuals in the cluster are isolating and close contacts are quarantining.

Cumulatively, Juneau has had 1,681 residents test positive for COVID-19 and 209 nonresidents. There are 93 active cases and 1,792 individuals have recovered. All individuals with active cases of COVID-19 are in isolation. There are currently three people with COVID-19 hospitalized at Bartlett Regional Hospital.

Statewide, the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reports 258 new people identified with COVID-19 – 237 are residents and 21 are nonresidents. The state reports one death – a male Tok resident in his 70s – bringing the total number of resident deaths to 392. Alaska has had 75,295 cumulative resident cases of COVID-19 and a total of 3,406 nonresidents.

The City and Borough of Juneau Emergency Operations Center reports 36 new individuals – 35 residents and one nonresident – identified with COVID-19 in Juneau for August 7 through August 9. Of the resident cases, Public Health attributes five to secondary transmission, three to community spread, one to out-of-state travel, and 26 are under investigation.

Three of today’s resident cases are part of a cluster associated with an out-of-town youth sports event. The cluster is at 10 active cases. All individuals in the cluster are isolating and close contacts are quarantining.

Cumulatively, Juneau has had 1,659 residents test positive for COVID-19 and 207 nonresidents. There are 76 active cases and 1,699 individuals have recovered. All individuals with active cases of COVID-19 are in isolation. There are currently three people with COVID-19 hospitalized at Bartlett Regional Hospital.

Statewide, the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reports 863 new people identified with COVID-19 in the past three days – 826 are residents and 37 are nonresidents. The state reports one death – a male Anchorage resident in his 30s – bringing the total number of resident deaths to 391. Alaska has had 75,056 cumulative resident cases of COVID-19 and a total of 3,385 nonresidents.

Wondering where to get a COVID-19 test in Juneau? Here’s a list of places that offer testing, along with pertinent details:

• CBJ’s Drive-Thru testing facility
  • Register online here. When you register, pick a date for the test. After you complete the form, a COVID-19 Hotline staff member will call you to confirm a time. If you don’t have access to internet or don’t feel comfortable registering online, call 586-6000.
  • Open to public for symptomatic or asymptomatic testing not related to travel
  • Molecular lab test available; results within 24 hours
  • Cost: Free (insurance information is collected if available; no costs in any form are passed on to the patient)

• Juneau International Airport (Capstone Clinic)
  • Walk-in only 8 a.m. – 11 p.m. 7 days a week
  • Open to public for travel-related and asymptomatic testing (does NOT offer symptomatic testing due to the location)
  • Molecular test available; results within 2-3 days
  • Cost: Free (for Hawaii pre-travel test, insurance information will be collected)

• SEARHC’s Ethel Lund Medical Center, 1200 Salmon Creek Lane
  • Call 907-364-4451 to schedule a test
  • Open to public for symptomatic or asymptomatic testing
  • Molecular rapid or lab test available; results within 24 hours
  • Cost: No cost to the patient if they have insurance

• SEARHC’s Mountainside Urgent Care Clinic, 3225 Hospital Drive, Suite 102
  • Walk-in only from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. 7 days a week, call ahead at 907-463-6677. When you arrive, remain in your vehicle, and call 907-463-6677. If you are not already registered as a SEARHC patient, you will need to complete registration when you arrive at Urgent Care and before testing.
  • Open to public for symptomatic testing
  • Molecular rapid test available; results within 24 hours
  • Cost: No cost to the patient if they have insurance

• Juneau Urgent & Family Care, 8505 Old Dairy Road
  • Call 907-790-4111 or make an appointment online here
  • Open to all for symptomatic or asymptomatic testing
  • Molecular rapid or lab test available; results time varies
  • Cost: Depending on type of test and insurance status, cost ranges from free to $275

• Private provider/clinic
  • Contact your health provider and ask if their office provides COVID-19 testing and what the parameters are for getting tested

COVID-19 testing remains an important tool in slowing the spread of COVID-19. Get tested if:

• You’re feeling even mildly ill with new symptoms like fatigue, chills, cough, fever, or decreased sense of taste or smell.
• You’re a traveler arriving in Juneau. Take a test at the airport, avoid indoor public areas and crowded locations until results are back, and return to the airport for a follow-up test in 3-5 days.
• CBJ encourages the following groups to participate in weekly asymptomatic testing: unvaccinated adults who work with youth; and unvaccinated adults who regularly interact with tourists.

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