With new vaccine shipment, Sitkans 65+ and frontline workers first in line
If you’ve registered for the COVID vaccine through SEARHC, are 65 or older or a frontline essential worker, keep a close eye on your inbox.
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Category: Coronavirus Coverage
Sitka reports nine new coronavirus cases over the weekend. Holiday gatherings may be to blame.
Sitka has reported nine new cases of the coronavirus since Friday. That’s after Sitka experienced a brief dip in new cases around New Year’s, and the city lowered its alert level.
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Sitka’s COVID alert level bumped back to ‘high’ after two days at ‘moderate’
After a short-lived dip in cases that saw the city’s alert level drop to “moderate” earlier in the week, Sitka returned to “high” on Friday (1-8-21).
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With nearly 1 in 7 Sitkans vaccinated, second doses begin for some frontline health care workers and first responders
Over 1200 Sitkans have received the coronavirus vaccine since it arrived in the middle of the night three weeks ago. Local officials stress that vaccines will be available to anyone who wants them at some point, but for now, supplies remain limited. Navigating who does qualify for the vaccine and where to sign up has been a source of confusion for many Sitkans.
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Confident in safety measures, Sitka schools look to reopen January 11
Sitka’s schools plan to return to in-person instruction in all buildings on January 11. An overall reduction in Sitka’s infection rate is helping the move back into class -- as is data that suggests that the coronavirus is not spreading in school buildings.
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