Out of all the states, Alaska is seeing the worst surge

At this current moment, Alaska is suffering the worst from a COVID-19 surge.

Dr. Joe McLaughlin, Alaska’s state epidemiologist, does not know when it will get better, and says masks, social distancing, and masks all make an impact.

Of all hospitalizations in the state of Alaska, 20% are for COVID-19.

Bartlett Regional Hospital in Juneau, Alaska announced all staff must be vaccinated by Dec. 15.

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