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Locating Reputable Data on COVID-19

There are many places to find reputable data about COVID-19. Three of the best sources are the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Alaska Department of Health, and the World Health Organization (WHO)....READ MORE

Alaska-Specific Information About COVID-19 Infection and Hospitalization Rates

COVID-19 infection, hospitalization, and death rates are less actively tracked now than they were early in the pandemic. Much of the available data is from 2023 or earlier. The increase of at-home testing (as opposed to in-clinic testing) has also made it harder to track infection rates. As of March 2023, the overall case rate for Alaska was 68.1 resident cases...READ MORE

COVID-19 Death Rates in Alaska

Since March of 2020, 1,485 deaths have been attributed to COVID-19 in Alaska....READ MORE

COVID-19 Vaccination Rates in the State of Alaska

As of August 2023, 57% of Alaskans have been fully vaccinated, and 14% have received a booster dose. Statewide vaccination rates are highest for Elders 65+ (76% primary vaccine, 36% boosted) and adults 18+ (66% primary vaccine, 17% boosted) compared to youth 0-17 (29% primary vaccine, 5% boosted)....READ MORE

COVID-19 in Alaska Native and American Indian (AN/AI) Communities/People

Early in the pandemic, the rate of laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases among Alaska Native / American Indian (ANAI) peoples was assessed in 23 selected states. It was found to be 3.5 times that of non-Hispanic whites. Many of these ANAI individuals also lived in communities with limited access to health care. ...READ MORE

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