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Testing for COVID-19

The main kinds of tests for COVID-19 are antigen tests (rapid or at-home tests) and nucleic acid amplification tests (NAAT or PCR tests). Antigen tests look for specific viral proteins that indicate COVID infection. You can buy antigen tests in pharmacies or online. Test kits contain everything you need to collect a sample from your nose or mouth and to...READ MORE

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

The Safety of COVID-19 Vaccines for Alaska Native / American Indian (AN/AI) Peoples

All of the COVID-19 vaccines available to Alaska Native / American Indian (AN/AI) peoples are safe and effective. Because of pre-existing health disparities, AN/AI peoples are more likely than other populations to experience adverse effects due to COVID-19 infection. The Association of American Indian Physicians, as well as State and Federal agencies, and Tribal health organizations, strongly encourage you to get...READ MORE

Dr. Anne Zink: Alaska Native People’s 1918 Pandemic Oral Histories Have Driven COVID-19 Response

Dr. Anne Zink shares how the oral history of the 1918 pandemic shared by Alaska Natives has driven much of Alaska’s response to the current pandemic....READ MORE

It is Important to Vaccinate Children

The United States recommends a number of vaccines in childhood for a variety of reasons including: In order for children to attend school in Alaska, they are required to have the following vaccinations: Each vaccine has different dosing requirements and schedules, so it is important to visit the CDC or other healthcare website, or your local physician/pediatrician to learn more...READ MORE

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