“During this recent surge, those who were boosted were 21 times less likely to die from COVID compared to those who were unvaccinated, and seven times less likely to be hospitalized,” said state epidemiologist Dr. Lisa Rabinowitz.
COVID-19 vaccines are administered at the Anchorage School District Education Center on Jan. 7, 2021. People over age 50 and immunocompromised people can receive a second booster four months after their first booster. Pfizer and Moderna boosters are available for those who received a Johnson & Johnson first dose or booster.
But BA.2 is affecting treatment options. Sotrovimab, a type of monoclonal antibody treatment, is not effective against BA.2. On Friday, the FDA announced that it no longer authorized its use in certain regions including Alaska. Rabinowitz said Alaska’s supply levels for monoclonal antibody and antiviral treatments are also stable.
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