Alaska on Wednesday reported 472 cases of COVID-19 over a two-day period and one death over the past week
The state reports COVID-related deaths only on Wednesdays. Since the pandemic began two years ago, 1,169 Alaskans and 33 nonresidents have died from the virus.
• Even though cases have fallen, Alaska’s seven-day new case rate per 100,000 people is currently the second-highest in the nation behind Idaho,• Alaska’s omicron wave began and peaked a few weeks behind that of other states but has been on a steep downward trajectory in recent weeks. • As of Wednesday, 64.1% of eligible Alaskans as well as military personnel had completed their primary vaccine series. About 32.5% of Alaska residents age 5 and older are considered up to date on their vaccinations, meaning they’ve received a booster or have completed their vaccine series and are not yet due to receive a booster shot.
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