Health authorities in the United States are sounding the alarm again, saying Americans could experience disruptions in the coming weeks because of the rapid spread of the omicron variant of the virus that causes COVID-19. The U.S has reported record numbers of cases two days in a row, Reuters reported, adding that 18 states have […]
OVERVIEW – 996 new cases | 2 deaths | 52 hospitalizations | Statewide alert level: high | 57.4% of Alaskans 5+ vaccinated Note: Protective measures against the Omicron variant remain the same as for the other COVID variants. Layering protective measures, including masking, handwashing, physical distancing, and testing help to reduce transmission of the COVID-19 virus. Using a self-test […]
Due to the increased transmissibility of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant and concerns about potential impacts on the healthcare system, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is updating recommendations to enhance protection for healthcare personnel, patients, and visitors, and ensure adequate staffing in healthcare facilities. The guidance is based on the limited information currently available about […]
OVERVIEW – 848 new cases | 0 deaths | 57 hospitalizations | Statewide alert level: high | 60.3% of Alaskans 5+ vaccinated Note: Protective measures against the Omicron variant remain the same as for the other COVID virus variants. Layering on other protective measures, including masking, handwashing, physical distancing, and testing can also help to reduce transmission of the […]