Petersburg Pilot -

The active COVID-19 cases count fell to five on Thursday with two positives in the previous seven days and 11 tests pending results according to the Petersburg Medical Center’s COVID-19 Dashboard.

Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reported 441 new cases from December 6-7 in the state and three deaths.

According to the DHSS, 56% of Alaskans aged five or older are fully vaccinated while 63% of residents in Petersburg Borough are fully vaccinated.

The Petersburg School District reported seven active cases among staff and students in the district as of Thursday afternoon.

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