Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020, new strains of the virus continue to develop and adapt. Similar to national trends, cases in Alaska — especially the Southeast — have risen over the course of the summer.
Positive test rates in Southeast Alaska — according to CDC figures — dropped significantly between October 2024 and June 2025. However, within the past month, data shows the case rate per 100,000 residents escalating mildly.
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