WASHINGTON — Federal health officials have announced that, because of the surge in coronavirus cases in China, nearly all airline passengers from the country will have to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test to enter the United States starting January 5. The only exceptions will be those younger than age 2. The U.S. move follows […]
COVID-19 transmission continued to occur in most parts of Alaska during the week of November 27 – December 03, 2022. There is no clear overall trend. The number of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 has been generally stable over the past few weeks (see graph below illustrating hospital beds occupied by persons with COVID-19). Most parts of Alaska […]
Study of more than 200,000 people demonstrated that herpes zoster (shingles) is associated with an almost 30% higher long-term risk of a major cardiovascular event Elevated risk may persist for 12 years or more after developing shingles Risk may be greater among those with potentially immunocompromising conditions or who are taking immunosuppressing treatments BOSTON – […]
The Alaska Department of Health Weekly COVID-19 and Influenza Update has been updated with data from the week of November 13 – November 19, 2022 and can be viewed here. Key Findings: COVID-19 transmission continued to occur in most parts of Alaska during the week of November 13 – November 19, 2022. There is no […]