The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a 12.5% increase in the number of people hospitalized for COVID-19 in the last week of July but Alaska’s numbers are looking different, according to state health officials.
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The counts don’t reflect everyone who is sick, Castrodale said, because many people are taking tests at home and never see a doctor. Still, she said, broader trends show no large uptick in the numbers. Castrodale said even though COVID is not at a high level of concern in Alaska right now, the department is always keeping a close watch on both local numbers and national trends. She emphasized that it’s still important for people to protect themselves. She recommends staying up to date on vaccines, adding that health officials are expecting a new COVID booster to be released this fall. Beyond that, she said, don’t take chances if you are feeling sick.
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