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32 new COVID-19 cases reported for Juneau

August 27, 2021 – News

The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reports 32 new individuals in the Juneau community – 31 residents and one nonresident – identified with COVID-19 for August 27. The nonresident is in the tourism sector. There are currently five people with COVID-19 hospitalized at Bartlett Regional Hospital. The Juneau …

Hospital Board approves COVID-19 vaccine mandate development and implementation

August 26, 2021 – News

The Bartlett Regional Hospital Board of Directors unanimously approved a COVID-19 vaccination requirement for all staff as a condition of employment. The resolution directs the Chief Executive Officer to develop and implement a vaccination mandate that will also extend to medical staff who work in the hospital. The vote took …

With increased demand, register online for drive-thru COVID-19 test instead of calling

August 26, 2021 – FYI, News

Juneau continues to see high numbers of COVID-19 cases in the community and testing is an important tool to contain the spread. Due to an increased demand for testing, the City and Borough of Juneau is requesting people register online for its drive-thru testing facility instead of calling. Registration is …

14 new COVID-19 cases reported for Juneau

August 26, 2021 – News

The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reports 14 new individuals in the Juneau community – 12 residents and two nonresidents – identified with COVID-19 for August 26. There are currently four people with COVID-19 hospitalized at Bartlett Regional Hospital. The Juneau School District reports two individuals who’ve tested …

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Items coming up for Public Hearing at September 13 Regular Assembly Meeting

August 25, 2021 – News, Notices for Public Comment

The City and Borough of Juneau Alaska Assembly will take public hearing on the following items at the September 13, 2021 Regular Assembly Meeting at 7 p.m. This meeting will be held in the Assembly Chambers, and livestreamed telephonically on Facebook and Zoom. Join online via Zoom webinar at https://juneau.zoom.us/j/91515424903 …

Juneau Pools reduce capacity starting Thursday, Aug. 26

August 25, 2021 – FYI, News

Due to the City and Borough of Juneau Emergency Operations Center raising the overall community risk to Level 3 High, Parks and Recreation has altered some operations to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. Juneau Pools will reduce capacity limits at both pools. Effective Thursday, August 26: Maximum capacity at Augustus …

45 new COVID-19 cases reported for Juneau

August 25, 2021 – News

The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reports 45 new individuals in the Juneau community – 33 residents and 12 nonresidents – identified with COVID-19 for August 25. Five of the nonresidents are in the tourism sector; the rest are under investigation. There are currently three people with COVID-19 …

Construction on Capital School Park Improvements starts Wednesday, Aug. 25

August 24, 2021 – News

Work on the City and Borough of Juneau’s Capital School Park Improvements Project begins Wednesday, August 25. During the remaining construction season, CBJ contractor Admiralty Construction will begin demolition in the play areas and plans to construct a new concrete retaining wall. Beginning Wednesday, August 25, access to the park …

20 new COVID-19 cases reported for Juneau

August 24, 2021 – News

The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reports 20 new individuals in the Juneau community – 18 residents and two nonresidents – identified with COVID-19 for August 24. There are currently four people with COVID-19 hospitalized at Bartlett Regional Hospital. The Juneau School District reports five individuals at Riverbend …

FDA grants full approval for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

August 23, 2021 – News

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted full approval for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for the prevention of COVID-19 disease in individuals 16 years of age and older. “While this and other vaccines have met the FDA’s rigorous, scientific standards for emergency use authorization, as the first FDA-approved COVID-19 …