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COVID-19
Protesters demonstrate outside of Central Peninsula Hospital on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021 in Soldotna, Alaska. The group was advocating for the use of ivermectin as a treatment option for a COVID-19 patient hospitalized at CPH. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)
Protesters gather at CPH, seeking ivermectin treatment for...
By Ashlyn O'Hara • November 10, 2021 2:30 am

The CPH director of external affairs said the hospital does not treat COVID-19 with ivermectin because it has not been approved by the FDA for that purpose.

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The Kenai Senior Center is seen on Friday Oct. 22, 2021. (Camille Botello/Peninsula Clarion)
‘This has been a lifesaver’
By Camille Botello • October 27, 2021 1:30 am

Seniors seek human connection as pandemic continues.

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Nurses Melissa Pancoast and Kathi Edgell work shifts at the intesive care unit at Central Peninsula Hospital in Soldotna on Sept. 22. October was the deadliest month so far for COVID-19 deaths at CPH, with 11 of 30 deaths that have taken place at the hospital since the beginning of the pandemic. (Photo courtesy of Chief Nursing Officer Karen Scoggins)
‘The deadliest month we’ve had’
By Camille Botello • October 27, 2021 1:30 am

One-third of total COVID deaths at CPH took place in the last month.

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The logo for the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District is displayed inside the George A. Navarre Borough Admin Building on Thursday, July 22, 2021 in Soldotna, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)
Montessori school goes to universal indoor masking
By Ashlyn O'Hara • October 13, 2021 2:30 am

As of Tuesday, eight KPBSD schools were operating with universal indoor masking for staff and students.

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Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Assistant Superintendent Kari Dendurent (front left) and Superintendent Clayton Holland (back right) listen as Board of Education President Zen Kelly (back left) speaks at a board meeting on Monday in Soldotna. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)
Superintendent seeks board input on revisions to district’s...
By Ashlyn O'Hara • October 6, 2021 2:30 am

Multiple parents and board members voiced their concerns about the district’s close contact policy.

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Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Board of Education President Zen Kelly (left) speaks at a board meeting on Monday, Oct. 4, 2021 in Soldotna, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)
District to give extra emergency leave due to...
By Ashlyn O'Hara • October 6, 2021 2:30 am

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District is giving staff 10 extra days of emergency leave in response to COVID-19. That’s…

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Brie Drummond speaks in support of mask mandates on Monday, Sept. 13, for the Kenai Peninsula School Board meeting at Homer High School in Homer, Alaska. During a work session before the meeting, the district presented revisions to its COVID-19 mitigation protocols. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)
School district revises COVID-19 mitigation plans
By Ashlyn O'Hara • September 15, 2021 2:30 am

The revisions come as COVID-19 cases continue to surge in Alaska and on the Kenai Peninsula.

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A protester stands outside the George A. Navarre Borough Admin building in Soldotna on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021. (Camille Botello/Peninsula Clarion)
Parents square off over masks at school board...
By Ashlyn O'Hara • September 15, 2021 2:30 am

Some parents said they will keep their kids home if masks are required, while others say they’ll keep their kids home if masks aren’t required.

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COVID-19 patient says monoclonal antibody infusion saved her...
By Sarah Knapp • September 15, 2021 1:30 am

Antibody infusions highly effective in reducing risk of hospitalization, according to FDA trial
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A sign advertises free COVID-19 vaccines at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport on July 13, 2021, in Anchorage, Alaska. The state announced a new initiative that gives newly vaccinated Alaskans an opportunity to win $49,000. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)
Newly vaccinated get chance to win cash
By Camille Botello • September 8, 2021 6:30 am

Incentive campaign to grant $49,000 cash and scholarship prizes to weekly winners

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A sign in front of Kenai Middle School is seen on Sept. 2, 2021, in Kenai, Alaska. The school was one of more than a dozen Kenai Peninsula Borough School District schools operating with universal indoor masking due to rising COVID-19 cases. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
More schools go to universal indoor masking
By Ashlyn O'Hara • September 8, 2021 2:30 am

More than 200 students have tested positive for COVID-19 since Aug. 23.

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A registered nurse prepares a COVID-19 vaccine at the pop-up clinic on the Spit on May 27. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)
Officials: Best immunity is through vaccination
By Camille Botello • September 8, 2021 1:30 am

Although COVID infection produces antibodies that can help fight the virus, it’s risky to take that chance.

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Officials with the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District and the State of Alaska participate in an online Q&A session regarding COVID-19 mitigation and the safe return of students to schools. (Screenshot)
State health officials: Masking, vaccines best way to...
By Ashlyn O'Hara • September 1, 2021 2:30 am

“If you really want to do away with masks, vaccine is the way to do that.”

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