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CBJ receives shipment of 26,000 self-tests & they’re ready for pick-up

The City and Borough of Juneau received a shipment of 26,000 COVID-19 self-tests Wednesday evening and they’re ready for pick-up at several distribution spots around town. Thousands of tests will also go to local organizations. CBJ placed the order earlier this month when supply was getting low. These rapid antigen tests can be self-administered at home or anywhere, are easy to use, and return results in 10-15 minutes. Here’s the list of free self-test distribution sites:

City Hall Cash Office
All Juneau Public Libraries (Downtown, Mendenhall Valley, and Douglas)
Juneau Public Health Center, 3412 Glacier Highway (across the street from Twin Lakes parking lot)
Juneau Police Department, 6255 Alaway Avenue

At this time, the public can pick up two test kits per family; each kit contains two tests. The goal of the distribution is for families to have self-tests on reserve for when one might be needed. Do not go into any of these facilities to pick up self-tests if you’re feeling sick, or if you’ve been identified as a close contact and should be quarantining. (If you’re feeling sick, schedule an appointment at CBJ’s drive-thru testing facility online or call 907-586-6000.)

Testing is an important tool to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Public health experts and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend using a self-test:

If you’re experiencing new symptoms of COVID-19, like fever, sore throat, runny nose, or loss of taste or smell; or
At least 5 days after you come into close contact with someone who tested positive; or
When you’re going to gather with a group of people, especially those who are at risk of severe disease or may not be up to date on their COVID-⁠19 vaccines.

Currently, CBJ is distributing the CareStart COVID-19 Antigen Home Test. Here’s an instructional video on how to use this particular test. The Juneau Public Health Center has more guidance for rapid antigen COVID-19 self-tests here that will be handed out with the tests, or go to CBJ’s webpage.

For more information, contact CBJ Emergency Operations Center Incident Commander and Deputy City Manager Robert Barr at 907-586-5240 or [email protected], or email [email protected].

January 20th, 2022|

Do you or your older kid need a booster? Go to Saturday’s walk-in vaccine clinic 10 am – 2 pm

A free COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine and booster clinic for ages 12 and up is happening this Saturday, January 22, at Dzantik’i Heeni Middle School from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Register now at juneau.org/vaccine or call 907-586-6000, or simply walk in day of. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently expanded its recommendation on COVID-19 vaccine booster doses to include individuals 12 and up. Older kids, parents, and all adults are welcome and encouraged to get a vaccine or booster.

The Dzantik’i Heeni clinic will offer first and second Pfizer doses, as well as Pfizer boosters. If you fall into any of these categories, you are encouraged to attend the clinic:

Anyone ages 12 and up who needs a first or second Pfizer vaccine dose.
Individuals 12 to 17 who need a booster. Pfizer boosters can be administered at least 5 months after the initial Pfizer series.
Individuals ages 18 and up who received an initial Pfizer or Moderna series, and need a booster. Pfizer boosters can be administered at least 5 months after an initial series.
Individuals ages 18 and up who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, and need a booster. Pfizer boosters can be administered at least 2 month after the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

Again, here are the details,

WHAT: Pfizer vaccine and booster clinic for ages 12 and up
WHEN: Saturday, January 22, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
WHERE: Dzantik’i Heeni Middle School, 1600 Renninger St
HOW: Walk in; or make an appointment at juneau.org/vaccine or call 907-586-6000.
DON’T FORGET: Your vaccine card if you’re getting a second dose or booster.

The clinic is organized by the City and Borough of Juneau in partnership with Juneau Public Health Center, Bartlett Regional Hospital, Juneau School District, and other community organizations.

For more information, call 907-586-6000 or email [email protected].

January 20th, 2022|

Order free COVID-19 self-tests from federal government on COVIDtests.gov

Every household can order one set of 4 free at-home COVID-19 self-tests from the federal government at COVIDtests.gov. There are no shipping fees and you don’t need to enter a credit card number. The only information required to order the tests is a person’s name and their address. People can include their email addresses if they want updates on their order.

Here’s what you need to know about your order:

Limit of one order per residential address
One order includes 4 individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests
Orders will ship free starting in late January

The federal government is also set launch a call line for individuals unable to access the COVIDtests.gov website to place orders.

Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days. The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services is in communications with the federal government regarding the issue of tests freezing during the shipping process. Self-tests generally need to be stored in temperatures above freezing.

Testing is an important tool to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Public health experts and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend using a self-test:

If you begin having COVID-⁠19 symptoms like fever, sore throat, runny nose, or loss of taste or smell, or
At least 5 days after you come into close contact with someone with COVID-⁠19, or
When you’re going to gather with a group of people, especially those who are at risk of severe disease or may not be up to date on their COVID-⁠19 vaccines.

January 18th, 2022|

Sign up now for Jan. 22 vaccine clinic for ages 12 to adult

A free COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine and booster clinic for ages 12 and up is happening Saturday, January 22, at Dzantik’i Heeni Middle School from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Register now at juneau.org/vaccine or call 907-586-6000. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently expanded its recommendation on COVID-19 vaccine booster doses to include individuals 12 and up. Older kids, parents, and all adults are welcome and encouraged to get a vaccine or booster.

The Dzantik’i Heeni clinic will offer first and second Pfizer doses, as well as Pfizer boosters. If you fall into any of these categories, you are encouraged to attend the clinic:

Anyone ages 12 and up who needs a first or second Pfizer vaccine dose.
Individuals 12 to 17 who need a booster. Pfizer boosters can be administered at least 5 months after the initial Pfizer series.
Individuals ages 18 and up who received an initial Pfizer or Moderna series, and need a booster. Pfizer boosters can be administered at least 5 months after an initial series.
Individuals ages 18 and up who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, and need a booster. Pfizer boosters can be administered at least 2 month after the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

Again, here are the details,

WHAT: Pfizer vaccine and booster clinic for ages 12 and up
WHEN: Saturday, January 22, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
WHERE: Dzantik’i Heeni Middle School, 1600 Renninger St
HOW: Register at juneau.org/vaccine or call 907-586-6000.
DON’T FORGET: Your vaccine card if you’re getting a second dose or booster.

The clinic is organized by the City and Borough of Juneau in partnership with Juneau Public Health Center, Bartlett Regional Hospital, Juneau School District, and other community organizations.

For more information, call 586-6000 or email [email protected].

January 14th, 2022|

Submit public comment on proposed waterfront change allowing new cruise ship dock

The City and Borough of Juneau is considering a change to the Long Range Waterfront Plan that would allow for the creation of a cruise ship dock facility at the Subport in Downtown Juneau. The amendment is the first of several permitting decisions the Juneau Assembly and Planning Commission must make regarding Norwegian Cruise Lines’ proposed development at the Subport. Read the amendment and supporting documents, and submit public comments by email through Monday, January 31, to CBJ Tourism Manager Alexandra Pierce at [email protected]. More details can be found at juneau.org/tourism.

CBJ held a public meeting on the proposed amendment January 11. Staff made a presentation and answered questions from the public. If you missed the meeting, you can review the presentation slides here. They explain the Long Range Waterfront Plan, the draft amendment, and the next steps in the process. Following the public comment period that ends January 31, the proposed amendment would go through the Juneau Assembly public process, likely in February.

The Long Range Waterfront Plan was developed in 2004. The proposed amendment pertains only to the tidelands portion of “Area B – Subport” and is based on a recommendation of the Visitor Industry Task Force.

For more information, contact CBJ Tourism Manager Alexandra Pierce at [email protected] or 907-500-8677.

January 12th, 2022|