Frequently Asked Questions on COVID-19

As we continue to respond to COVID-19, you can visit this page for up-to-date information as well as to learn what resources are available to help mitigate the health and economic impacts of this pandemic, including travel advisories and updates on loan assistance.

It’s important to remember that all issues impacting public health should be taken seriously, and only reliable sources should be trusted. I encourage everyone to seek out reputable sources. We all must work to ensure that we are spreading facts, not fear.  

COVID-19 Vaccine Status

There are 3 vaccines that have received an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA): the Pfizer vaccine, the Moderna vaccine, and the Johnso& Johnson vaccine. The Pfizer and Moderna vaccine are both mRNA vaccines. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is a viral vector vaccine. Alaska was the first state in the US to remove eligibility requirements for the COVID-19 vaccine. A COVID-19 vaccine is now available for anyone living or working in Alaska who is age 16 or older.

• Click here for the Alaska COVID-19 Vaccine Homepage.
• Click here for the CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Homepage. 

COVID-19 What to Expect After Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine

What the public can do to help stop the spread?  

• The best way to prevent the transmission of respiratory infections, including COVID-19, is by practicing good hygiene, cleaning frequently used surfaces often, practicing social distancing, and wearing a mask in public.

How COVID-19 Vaccines Work

RESOURCES FOR ALASKANS

• COVID-19 Vaccine Status Updates
  • Nationwide Vaccine Finder 
• Alaska Coronavirus Response Hub
  • Alaska COVID-19 Information Hub
• COVID-19 Testing 
  • GISCorps COVID-19 Testing Sites Locator
• IRS
  • Economic Impact Payments
  • Updated Tax Deadline
• Business: 
  • State of Alaska COVID-19 Economic Recovery Resource Portal For Business
  • Small Business Administration Guidance and Resources
  • Alaska Small Business Development Center COVID-19 Resource Center
  • Alaska Chamber Business Resources for Coronavirus
  • Fisheries
  • Alaska Sea Grant
• Housing:
  • Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Coronavirus Assistance Information
• Unemployment:
  • Alaska Unemployment Insurance  
• Health and Safety:
  • Food Bank of Alaska
  • Alaska 211
  • Alaska Department of Public Safety Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
  • Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
• Education:
  • Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education
  • Alaska School Activities Association
  • Alaska Afterschool Network
• Tribal: 
  • Indian Health Service
  • National Indian Health Board
  • National Congress of American Indians
• Alaska Communities
  • Services Listed by Community 
•  COVID-19 Guidance:
• State of Alaska Health Advisories
• State of Alaska COVID-19 Information
• Alaska DHSS Guidance for:
• The General Public
• Health Care Professionals
• Seniors and High Risk Groups

TRAVEL INFORMATION

• State of Alaska Travel Information
• State Department Travel Advisories
• CDC Travel Recommendations
• CDC Travel Recommendations for Vaccinated Individuals
• Alaska Department of Transportation
• Alaska Travel Industry Association

INFORMATION FROM THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC)

• COVID-19 Main Page
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Daily Activities and Going Out

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Public Health Emergency – US Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response
• National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH
• US Department of Veterans Affairs
• US Department of Housing and Urban Development
• US Department of Education
• FEMA COVID-19 Response Page
• FDA COVID-19 Resources