The variety of COVID-positive sufferers hospitalized in Alaska elevated by 20% over a seven-day interval as reported instances rose barely, in keeping with up to date information from the state well being division.
Different highlights from this week’s replace embody:
• By Wednesday, there have been 67 COVID-positive sufferers hospitalized across the state, a rise from the 56 reported by the state every week earlier.
• The state well being division additionally reported 24 COVID-19 deaths it says occurred between January and June 2022 after a evaluation of loss of life certificates.
• 3,449 new instances had been reported in Alaska over a seven-day interval, a rise from 3,323 instances reported final week. That information doesn’t embody at-home checks, which have turn into more and more in style however don’t get reported.
[Most Alaskans with COVID are eligible for medications that can dramatically decrease risk of hospitalization]
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