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CBJ reports four new COVID-19 cases in Juneau

The City and Borough of Juneau Emergency Operations Center is reporting four new individuals identified with COVID-19 in Juneau – three residents and one nonresident. Public Health attributes the three resident cases to secondary transmission, and they are part of a new cluster associated with a small daycare. The cluster is currently at six active cases.

Cumulatively, Juneau has had 1,350 residents test positive for COVID-19 and 165 nonresidents. There are 20 active cases in Juneau and 1,490 individuals have recovered. All individuals with active cases of COVID-19 are in isolation.

Statewide, the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) reports 34 new people identified with COVID-19 – 32 are residents and two are nonresidents. Alaska has had 67,541 cumulative resident cases of COVID-19 and a total of 2,814 nonresidents.

June 2nd, 2021|

CBJ reports 13 new COVID-19 cases in Juneau May 29 – June 1

The City and Borough of Juneau Emergency Operations Center is reporting 13 new individuals identified with COVID-19 in Juneau May 29 – June 1. Ten individuals are residents; three are nonresidents. Of the resident cases, Public Health attributes five to secondary transmission, one to community spread, one to out-of-state travel, and three are under investigation. One of the nonresidents is a traveler.

Cumulatively, Juneau has had 1,347 residents test positive for COVID-19 and 164 nonresidents. There are 19 active cases in Juneau and 1,487 individuals have recovered. All individuals with active cases of COVID-19 are in isolation.

Statewide, the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) reports 116 new people identified with COVID-19 over the past four days – 108 are residents and eight are nonresidents. Alaska has had 67,507 cumulative resident cases of COVID-19 and a total of 2,812 nonresidents.

June 1st, 2021|

Walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations available at Juneau airport every day

Anyone ages 12 and up can now walk in and get a COVID-19 vaccination at the Juneau International Airport seven days a week from 12:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. This free vaccination program, administered by Capstone Clinic through the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), is open to travelers and community members.

Capstone is currently offering the Pfizer or Johnson & Johnson vaccines at the airport near the baggage claim area. Pfizer is authorized for ages 12 and up; Johnson & Johnson for ages 18 and up. Anyone getting a vaccination or driving someone to get a vaccination can park in the airport’s Short-Term parking lot and receive a parking voucher. Youth ages 12-17 must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver.

Again, vaccinations at the airport are available on a walk-in basis; you can also make an appointment at alaska.covidsecureapp.com. If you don’t already have an existing account on alaska.covidsecureapp.com, sign up for one to receive an airport vaccination.

To request vaccination services for travel groups larger than 25 individuals, email [email protected] at least one week in advance of arrival to coordinate. Groups of travelers arriving together are encouraged to make appointments through alaska.covidsecureapp.com

COVID-19 testing

DHSS continues to offer COVID-19 testing for travelers through Capstone Clinic at the Juneau airport, now located on the upper level across from TSA. PCR testing is available every day from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. The CDC continues to require international travelers, including fully vaccinated U.S. citizens returning home, be tested within three days prior to their return flight home and again 3-5 days after travel along with self-monitoring for COVID-19 symptoms. In addition, the City and Borough of Juneau encourages all arriving travelers who are not fully vaccinated to get a COVID-19 test and to avoid indoor public areas or crowded settings until results are back.

Testing at the airport is free for any traveler arriving to Juneau. Pre-travel testing will be billed to insurance when applicable. Results are available in 1-3 days.

Masks required at Juneau airport

Regardless of vaccination status, everyone must wear a mask at the Juneau International Airport per the federal mask mandate.

For more information on COVID-19 vaccinations or testing at the Juneau International Airport, call Capstone Clinic at 907-357-9590 ext. 0045 (vaccine information) or 907-357-9590 ext. 0044 (testing information).

June 1st, 2021|

CBJ reports three new COVID-19 cases in Juneau

The City and Borough of Juneau Emergency Operations Center is reporting three new residents identified with COVID-19 in Juneau. Public Health attributes two cases to community spread and one case is under investigation.

Cumulatively, Juneau has had 1,337 residents test positive for COVID-19 and 161 nonresidents. There are 10 active cases in Juneau and 1,483 individuals have recovered. All individuals with active cases of COVID-19 are in isolation.

Statewide, the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reports 41 new individuals identified with COVID-19 – 40 are residents and one is a nonresident. Alaska has had 67,403 cumulative resident cases of COVID-19 and a total of 2,805 nonresidents.

May 28th, 2021|

CBJ reports one new COVID-19 case in Juneau

The City and Borough of Juneau Emergency Operations Center is reporting one new resident identified with COVID-19 in Juneau. Public Health attributes the case to secondary transmission.

Cumulatively, Juneau has had 1,334 residents test positive for COVID-19 and 161 nonresidents. There are eight active cases in Juneau and 1,482 individuals have recovered. All individuals with active cases of COVID-19 are in isolation.

Statewide, the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) reports 45 new individuals identified with COVID-19 – 43 are residents and two are nonresidents. Alaska has had 67,357 cumulative resident cases of COVID-19 and a total of 2,805 nonresidents.

May 27th, 2021|