State to change how it reports COVID-19 data
The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services plans to change how it reports COVID-19 data beginning in April. Earlier this year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed
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CDC issues new COVID-19 community risk formula
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have released a new COVID-19 risk categorization system that takes most of Alaska, including the Mat-Su, out of the High Risk category. The
Mat-Su COVID-19 reported case numbers rising along statewide figures
The Omicron variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 has resulted in record-setting numbers of new cases across Alaska. The seven-day case count as of Tuesday was just under 2,200.
Sunshine Clinic's Chief Medical Officer on Omicron
The Omicron variant of the virus that COVID-19 has taken over as the dominant strain in the United States. As with each previous variant, it changes the landscape of the
For Sunshine Transit, COVID-19 has meant challenges and new opportunities for growth
Further context: While Mike Sterling was a key player in getting Sunshine Transit started, a large group of community members recognized the need for public transit at a local symposium
Letter to Valley parents aimed at reducing school absences
Just under 100 cases of COVID-19 were reported in the Mat-Su School District last week. That is the lowest total case count the district has had since school opened. Most
More than 100 COVID-19 vaccines given in the Northern Valley last Friday
Last Friday, the Alaska Division of Public Health held another vaccine clinic at Su Valley Junior-Senior High School in the Northern Susitna Valley. According to Rene Dillow, a nurse manager
Talkeetna Elementary closes for the rest of the week
Talkeetna Elementary School is temporarily closing its doors due to COVID-19. According to the Mat-Su Borough School District’s website, the building is closing due to outbreaks, staff absences, and substitute
Upper Valley COVID testing ranges from 20% to 40% daily positivity rate
Based on new local testing data, the COVID-19 positivity rate is significantly higher than the statewide average. While the COVID-19 case count across Alaska has dropped somewhat from it’s record