Category: Coronavirus Coverage

Sitka reports 63 new COVID cases, remains at ‘medium’ alert

by Katherine Rose | May 20, 2022 | Coronavirus Coverage, Local News

Sitka reported 63 new coronavirus cases last week. The report published by the state Department of Health and Social Services reflects the new cases reported between May 10 and May 17. Read More

Home test kits more reliable after the onset of COVID symptoms

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | May 18, 2022 | Coronavirus Coverage, Local News, Syndicated

COVID cases are beginning a slow climb in Alaska again. During a statewide teleconference last week (5-11-22), health experts answered questions about the ongoing effort to vaccinate residents, and the role of home testing, now that rapid antigen tests are widely available over-the-counter. Read More

Sitka reported 69 coronavirus cases last week, no new hospitalizations

by Katherine Rose | May 5, 2022 | Coronavirus Coverage, Local News

The state department of health reported 69 new coronavirus cases in Sitka over the last week. Read More

COVID cases increase in Sitka, but hospitalizations stay at zero

by Katherine Rose | Apr 21, 2022 | Coronavirus Coverage, Local News, Syndicated

Over 75 new coronavirus cases were reported by the state last week in Sitka. Months ago, this jump in cases would put Sitka’s COVID alert level at high, but CDC guidance now weighs hospitalizations more heavily than case counts. So Sitka remains at ‘medium’ because there have been no hospitalizations associated with the recent uptick. Read More

Sitka’s COVID alert level downgraded to low for first time in months

by Katherine Rose | Apr 7, 2022 | Coronavirus Coverage, Local News, Syndicated

Sitka’s COVID alert level has been downgraded to “low” for the first time since the Centers for Disease Control issued new guidance that weighs a community’s hospitalization rate more heavily than new cases. Read More

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