BOOSTER – White’s Pharmacy pharmacist Liz Holmgren gives a COVID-19 booster shot to Matt Kinney this afternoon in the Harry Race Pharmacy building. The clinic was kept busy today with a steady stream of Sitkans coming in for vaccinations. (Sentinel Photo by James Poulson)
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AK COVID-19
At a Glance
(updated 1-12-22)
By Sentinel Staff
The state Department of Health and Social Services has posted the following update on the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Alaska as of 11:55 am Wednesday.
New cases as of Tuesday: 2,414
Total statewide – 167,008
Total (cumulative) deaths – 953
Total (cumulative) hospitalizations – 3,311
Current Hospitalizations – 81
To visit the Alaska DHSS Corona Response dashboard website click here.
COVID in Sitka
The COVID alert rate for Sitka is “high,” based on 130 new COVID cases in the past 7 days. Case statistics are as of Sunday.
New cases in Sitka – 7
Cases in last 7 days – 130
Cumulative Sitka cases – 1,467
Deceased (cumulative) – 6
The local case data are from the City of Sitka website.
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20 YEARS AGO
January 2002
Classified ads, Rentals: 3-bdrm. house on the beach. $900; 3-bdrm duplex, washer/dryer $945; Great downtown house, 2 bdrms., 2 baths, furnished,
W/D, hardwood floors $850; 2-bdrm. roomy apartment $945..
50 YEARS AGO
January 1972
The City and Borough Assembly Tuesday approved an ordinance establishing a transportation committee to advise the assembly and promote transportation services for the municipality. Members are Cecil McClain, Ray Mabey, Clarence Kramer,
Dick Cushing and Burt Hansen.
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