The state Department of Health and Social Services reports 4,447 new coronavirus cases in the Monday data update from Friday through Sunday. The recent data release includes zero deaths.
There have been a total of 3,450 resident hospitalizations and 1,052 resident deaths. Three new resident hospitalizations and no Alaska resident deaths were reported. There are currently 187 patients diagnosed with COVID-19 who are hospitalized and 14 additional patients who are considered persons under investigation (PUI) for a total of 201 current COVID-related hospitalizations. Eight of these patients are on ventilators. The percentage of patients currently hospitalized with COVID-19 is 16.8%.
The current statewide alert level – based on the reported number of cases per 100,000 people over the past 7 days – is high (red) at 2105.6. For boroughs and census areas: 27 areas are at the high alert level.
The DHSS says that COVID-19 treatment options are more accessible than ever. Dr. Coleman Cutchins says:
The DHSS says that protective measures against the Omicron variant remain the same as for the other COVID variants. Layering protective measures, including masking, handwashing, physical distancing, and testing help to reduce transmission of the COVID-19 virus. Using a self-test before and after travel and large gatherings is advised.
