The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reports 32 new individuals in the Juneau community – 28 residents and four nonresidents – identified with COVID-19 for September 1. Two of the nonresidents are here for tourism, and two are under investigation. There are currently three people with COVID-19 hospitalized …
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 or …
Clara, a 14-year-old Juneau 8th grader, explains why she got vaccinated: “Reason number one: this pandemic has been going on for a year and a half and I want it to end and everything to be back to being safe and normal. Reason number two: I would like to be …
The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reports 72 new individuals in the Juneau community – 63 residents and nine nonresidents – identified with COVID-19 for August 31. There are currently three people with COVID-19 hospitalized at Bartlett Regional Hospital. The Juneau School District reports two individual who’ve tested …
COVID-19 testing remains an important tool in slowing the spread of COVID-19. These are reasons to get tested: You’re sick: If you’re feeling even mildly ill with new symptoms like fatigue, chills, cough, fever, or decreased sense of taste or smell, get tested. You’ve traveled: If you’re a traveler arriving in Juneau, …
The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reports 48 new individuals – 47 residents and one nonresident – identified with COVID-19 over the past three days. There are currently four people with COVID-19 hospitalized at Bartlett Regional Hospital. The Juneau School District reports eight individuals who’ve tested positive for …
A large mural of Elizabeth Peratrovich will soon be featured on the south-facing wall of the City and Borough of Juneau’s Downtown Public Library and Marine Parking Garage. Crystal Worl, a Tlingit and Athabascan artist and designer in Juneau, created the mural and, along with a team, will begin installation …
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 …
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 …
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 …
