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Juneau’s community risk level elevates to High; mitigation measures effective 5 p.m. Friday

August 18, 2021 – News

Due to increasing case positivity, the City and Borough of Juneau Emergency Operations Center is raising the overall community risk to Level 3 High with a full implementation of the COVID-19 Community Mitigation Strategies. Since July 30, CBJ has been at a Modified-High Level 3 risk level with only the required masking strategy …

Juneau’s 14-day COVID-19 recap: Aug. 2 – Aug. 15

August 17, 2021 – News

Over the 14-day period from August 2 to August 15, there were 204 people in the Juneau community who tested positive for COVID-19 (that’s up from 138 during the previous two weeks): 8 percent of the cases were associated with a cluster involving an out-of-town youth sports event. To date, …

Juneau’s 14-day COVID-19 recap: July 25 – Aug. 8

August 10, 2021 – News

Over the 14-day period from July 25 to August 8, there were 138 people in the Juneau community who tested positive for COVID-19 (that’s down from 169 during the previous two weeks): 8 percent of the cases were associated with two clusters: a restaurant cluster that included eight positive cases …

CBJ Issues Clarifications on Federal, State and Local Recommendations and/or Requirements on Masking

August 2, 2021 – News

In response to questions and requests for clarifications, CBJ is issuing information on the recommendations or requirements for face masking in public places. As of 12:01 a.m. on July 30, CBJ elevated its risk level to a modified Level 3 High. Under CBJ guidelines, this change means that persons in …

Juneau’s community risk level will raise to modified Level 3 High on July 30

July 29, 2021 – News

As COVID-19 cases continue to increase in Juneau, the City and Borough of Juneau Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is raising the overall community risk to a modified Level 3 High with a partial implementation of the updated Community Mitigation Strategies on Friday, July 30 at 12:01 a.m. Case activity remains …

Local COVID-19 mitigation measures extended; public invited to today’s special COVID-19 Community Update

July 29, 2021 – News

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Assembly of the City and Borough of Juneau adopted the reestablishment of the COVID-19 Mitigation Strategies that were set to expire on July 31. The emergency ordinance has been extended to October 31, 2021. Read CBJ’s COVID-19 Risk Metrics and Mitigation Strategies here. …

CBJ reports highest 14-day COVID-19 case count, majority are unvaccinated residents

July 27, 2021 – News

CBJ’s Emergency Operations Center’s (EOC) Weekly Report announces the highest 14-day case count to date with 150 individuals testing positive. The majority of cases were among residents, and 70% of the cases were in unvaccinated individuals. The Delta variant was the predominant strain identified in the most recent batch of …

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Juneau’s community risk level raises to Level 2 Moderate

July 22, 2021 – News

Due to increasing case positivity, the City and Borough of Juneau Emergency Operations Center is raising the overall community risk to Level 2 Moderate with a full implementation of the Community Mitigation Strategies. Heightened case activity has pushed both the 7- and 14-day case rates into the Very High alert …

CBJ urges airport testing if you’re unvaccinated & traveling back from Sitka, Anchorage or Kenai

July 15, 2021 – News

Statewide COVID-19 cases have been increasing in recent weeks, particularly in Sitka, Anchorage, and the Kenai Peninsula. The City and Borough of Juneau Emergency Operations Center strongly recommends unvaccinated individuals who’ve traveled to these communities to take a COVID-19 test upon arrival at the Juneau airport. Unvaccinated travelers who’ve returned …

Apply for a Fourth of July vendor spot at Savikko Park starting June 1

May 28, 2021 – FYI, News

The City and Borough of Juneau Parks & Recreation Department will start accepting vending permit applications for Fourth of July festivities at Savikko Park on Tuesday, June 1 at 8 a.m. All permits are issued on a first-come, first-serve basis. The deadline to apply is June 21 at 4:30 p.m. …