Dr. Elliot Bruhl Archives

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

As omicron surge continues, hospitalizations in Sitka remain low

by Katherine Rose | Jan 27, 2022 | Coronavirus Coverage, Local News, Syndicated

While this winter’s omicron surge is tapering in some parts of the US, and even in some remote Southeast communities, cases in Sitka have declined only slightly this week. Read More

As active COVID cases reach 235, Sitka’s EOC renews call for masking, social distancing

by Katherine Rose | Jul 23, 2021 | Coronavirus Coverage, Local News, Syndicated

Over the last two days, Sitka reported 64 coronavirus cases. Read More

Bruhl: Vaccination the most effective health intervention — ever

by KCAW News | May 27, 2021 | Coronavirus Coverage, The Morning Interview

KCAW’s Robert Woolsey recently spoke with SEARHC chief medical officer Dr. Elliot Bruhl about the history of vaccination as a health intervention, and the possible end game for the COVID-19 pandemic in Sitka, and how vaccination will play a critical role in bringing it about. Read More

Extended interview: Dr. Elliot Bruhl on youth vaccination and the coronavirus pandemic ‘end game’

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | May 25, 2021 | Coronavirus Coverage, Local News

As vaccinations continue to be administered in Sitka and surrounding communities, life is beginning to resume a normal feel. Ending the pandemic for good, however, won’t happen without help -- from just about everyone. Read More