CBJ reports one new COVID-19 case

The City and Borough of Juneau Emergency Operations Center is reporting one new resident identified with COVID-19 in Juneau. How the individual acquired the virus is under investigation. The small party cluster remains at nine cases, now with six recovered.

Cumulatively, Juneau has had 1,324 residents test positive for COVID-19 and 160 nonresidents. There are seven active cases in Juneau and 1,472 individuals have recovered. All individuals with active cases of COVID-19 are in isolation. There is currently one person with COVID-19 hospitalized at Bartlett Regional Hospital.

Statewide, the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reports 56 new people identified with COVID-19 – 52 are residents and four are nonresidents. The state also reports four deaths – a male Wasilla resident in his 60s, a female Southeast Fairbanks resident in her 50s, a male Anchorage resident in his 70s, and a female Wasilla resident in her 60s – bringing the total number of resident deaths to 362. Alaska has had 66,867 cumulative resident cases of COVID-19 and a total of 2,790 nonresidents.

May 18th, 2021|

CBJ reports two new COVID-19 cases in Juneau May 15-17

The City and Borough of Juneau Emergency Operations Center is reporting two new residents identified with COVID-19 in Juneau May 15-17. Public Health attributes one case to out-of-state travel and another to secondary transmission. The secondary case is associated with the small party cluster, which is now at nine cases with four recovered.

Cumulatively, Juneau has had 1,323 residents test positive for COVID-19 and 160 nonresidents. There are nine active cases in Juneau and 1,469 individuals have recovered. All individuals with active cases of COVID-19 are in isolation. There is currently one person with COVID-19 hospitalized at Bartlett Regional Hospital.

Statewide, the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) reports 140 new people identified with COVID-19 over the past three days – 136 are residents and four are nonresidents. The state also reports 11 deaths – one recent death and 10 from death certificate review – bringing the total number of resident deaths to 358. Alaska has had 66,814 cumulative resident cases of COVID-19 and a total of 2,786 nonresidents.

May 17th, 2021|

Wondering when & where to mask up in Juneau? Watch May 18 Community Update.

Hear an update on Juneau’s masking requirement during a COVID-19 Community Update on Tuesday, May 18, at 4 p.m. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last week updated guidance for fully vaccinated people. City and Borough of Juneau Emergency Operations Center staff will explain what that means in Juneau and how it changed CBJ’s COVID-19 Mitigation Strategies. There are three ways to join the COVID-19 Community Update on May 18 at 4 pm:

CBJ staff will also provide an update on the status of COVID-19 in Juneau, testing guidance for travelers flying into Juneau, and ongoing opportunities to get vaccinated in Juneau. Community members are encouraged to submit questions:

  • before the event by emailing [email protected]; or
  • during the event by typing a question into the Q&A box on Zoom

The COVID-19 Community Update will also take live questions from the media.

For more information, contact the City Manager’s Office at 586-5240 or [email protected].

May 17th, 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 the cases to secondary transmission. Three older cases – one resident and two nonresidents – that weren’t previously reported are also being added to our numbers. The cluster associated with the small party is still at eight cases with one recovered.

Cumulatively, Juneau has had 1,321 residents test positive for COVID-19 and 160 nonresidents. There are 18 active cases in Juneau and 1,458 individuals have recovered. All individuals with active cases of COVID-19 are in isolation.

Statewide, the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reports 109 new people identified with COVID-19 – 108 are residents and one is a nonresident. Alaska has had 66,683 cumulative resident cases of COVID-19 and a total of 2,781 nonresidents.

Vaccine information

According to DHSS, as well as data reported from the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs:

  • 19,103 people in Juneau have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. That’s 60.1 percent of Juneau’s total population.
  • 17,939 have completed their vaccine series. That’s 56.5 percent of Juneau’s total population.

Statewide, 312,250 people have received their first dose, according to DHSS, and 273,208 are fully vaccinated.

May 14th, 2021|

CBJ revises rules on masking in light of updated CDC guidance

If you are fully vaccinated, the City and Borough of Juneau no longer requires masks be worn in most indoor or outdoor settings. CBJ revised its COVID-19 Mitigation Strategies to reflect the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s updated guidance for fully vaccinated people. Individuals are fully vaccinated two weeks after the receipt of one dose of a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine, or the second dose in a two-dose series. CDC still recommends unvaccinated people wear masks and social distance. Everyone – regardless of vaccination status – must continue to wear a mask on Capital Transit, in Juneau International Airport, Juneau School District facilities, Bartlett Regional Hospital, and in any local business, workplace, healthcare, or other setting that still requires it.

“This will feel like an abrupt change to some people and it will take time to get comfortable with these new rules. Some fully vaccinated people may still choose to wear masks, and that’s OK,” City Manager Rorie Watt said. “Juneau has worked hard at keeping COVID-19 in check and we’ve made good strides in our vaccination rate. But let’s not forget that kids under the age of 12 cannot, at this time, get the vaccine. While most kids with COVID-19 have mild cases, some do develop serious illness or long-lasting symptoms. As our community transitions to these updated mitigation strategies, it’s important to be considerate and respectful of our neighbors.”

With more than 50 percent of Juneau fully vaccinated, the overall community risk level is still at Level 1b – Minimal. These revised mitigation strategies, which are currently in effect, no longer have restrictions for fully vaccinated individuals:

  • Masks/Social Distance: Masks must still be worn in indoor public areas and outdoors in crowded events by those who are not yet fully vaccinated.
  • Large Gatherings: Indoor gathering size should be limited to maintain 6-ft social distance if people who are not fully vaccinated are present. Masks must be worn by those who are not fully vaccinated.
  • Restaurants and Bars: Patrons who are not fully vaccinated must wear a mask unless actively eating or drinking. Maintaining 6 feet distance between parties/tables is recommended.
  • Personal Services and Gyms: Masks must be worn by those who are not fully vaccinated. Limiting capacity to maintain 6-ft social distance is recommended.
  • Travel: Follow State of Alaska Health Advisories. Unvaccinated travelers are recommended (but not required) to either take a pre-travel test or a free COVID-19 airport test, avoid indoor public areas and crowded locations until you get your test result, and return to the airport for a follow-up test in 5-14 days.

Find out where to get a COVID-19 vaccine at juneau.org/vaccine or here. For more information, email [email protected].

May 14th, 2021|
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