The number of COVID-positive patients hospitalized in Alaska increased by 53% over a 7-day period, though there have been no new deaths linked to the virus reported since May.
The number of COVID-positive patients hospitalized in Alaska increased by 53% over a 7-day period, though there have been no new deaths linked to the virus reported since May, according to state health data released Wednesday. New reported cases continued to rise among residents and visitors to the state.
By Wednesday, there were 87 COVID-positive patients hospitalized around Alaska, a significant increase from the 57 reported by the state a week earlier.
“I’m not hearing too much from the field right now,” he said, noting that recent omicron strains are less virulent and generally causing less severe illness than earlier strains.First 2 years of pandemic saw nearly 2,000 unexpected deaths in Alaska, many linked to COVID-19The state reported 3,660 cases in Alaska over a seven-day period, an increase from the 3,016 cases reported last week. This week’s total includes 2,633 cases among residents and 1,027 among nonresidents.
Across the state, 64.6% of Alaskans 5 and up as well as military personnel had completed their primary vaccine series. About 29.8% were considered up to date on their vaccinations with at least one booster. Children and babies as young as 6 months are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations. Most vaccine appointments for this younger age group will need to made with primary care providers and pediatricians. For a list of providers nearby, visit
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