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Increased Mortality among Persons with Symptomatic COVID-19 During the Period of SARS-CoV-2 B.1.617.2 (Delta Variant) Predominance-Alaska, November 2020-October 2021.
Mooring EQ , Newell K , Castrodale L , Tompkins M , Frank M , McLaughlin J . Clin Infect Dis 2022 75 S298-S302 We compared the mortality risk in Alaska among persons with symptomatic COVID-19 during the period the Delta variant was dominant to those with symptomatic COVID-19 before Delta predominance. The Delta period was associated with 2.43-fold higher odds of death. Unvaccinated persons were 4.49 times more likely to die than fully vaccinated persons. |
Airport Traveler Testing Program for SARS-CoV-2 - Alaska, June-November 2020.
Ohlsen EC , Porter KA , Mooring E , Cutchins C , Zink A , McLaughlin J . MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2021 70 (16) 583-588 Travel can facilitate SARS-CoV-2 introduction. To reduce introduction of SARS-CoV-2 infections, the state of Alaska implemented a program on June 6, 2020, for arriving air, sea, and road travelers that required either molecular testing for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, or a 14-day self-quarantine after arrival. The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) used weekly standardized reports submitted by 10 participating Alaska airports to evaluate air traveler choices to undergo testing or self-quarantine, traveler test results, and airport personnel experiences while implementing the program. Among 386,435 air travelers who arrived in Alaska during June 6-November 14, 2020, a total of 184,438 (48%) chose to be tested within 72 hours before arrival, 111,370 (29%) chose to be tested on arrival, and 39,685 (10%) chose to self-quarantine without testing after arrival. An additional 15,112 persons received testing at airport testing sites; these were primarily travelers obtaining a second test 7-14 days after arrival, per state guidance. Of the 126,482 airport tests performed in Alaska, 951 (0.8%) results were positive, or one per 406 arriving travelers. Airport testing program administrators reported that clear communication, preparation, and organization were vital for operational success; challenges included managing travelers' expectations and ensuring that sufficient personnel and physical space were available to conduct testing. Expected mitigation measures such as vaccination, physical distancing, mask wearing, and avoidance of gatherings after arrival might also help limit postarrival transmission. Posttravel self-quarantine and testing programs might reduce travel-associated SARS-CoV-2 transmission and importation, even without enforcement. Traveler education and community and industry partnerships might help ensure success. |
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