Central Peninsula Hospital was operating at a 112% occupancy rate Wednesday morning.
Some parents said they will keep their kids home if masks are required; others say they’ll keep their kids home if masks aren’t required.
The revisions come as COVID-19 cases continue to surge in Alaska and on the Kenai Peninsula.
The state announced another 1,473 positive COVID cases over the weekend.
The state announced 702 new positive COVID cases Friday.
In their weekly press briefing, health officials worked to clarify FDA approval processes and misconceptions about alternative treatments for COVID.
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“The hospital has been over capacity for basically the month of August,” an official said.
The peninsula continues to lag behind most other regions in percentage of fully vaccinated.
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More than 200 students have tested positive for COVID-19 since Aug. 23.
The hospital is still at 100% capacity.
The legislation does not nullify COVID mandates instituted by the borough’s incorporated communities.
The state Department of Health and Social Services reported another 592 positive COVID cases Friday.
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Although COVID infection produces antibodies that can help fight the virus, it’s risky to take that chance.
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On Tuesday, the peninsula’s positivity rate was 13%, according to state data.
Another 801 cases were reported statewide.
The deaths included people in their 20s and 30s.
