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1. Crum offers update on COVID-19 response
On Monday, DHSS Commissioner Adam Crum joined State of Reform Reporter Sydney Kurle for a conversation on Alaska’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the impacts of the expired public health disaster declaration, and the state’s behavioral health system. Crum also discussed the state’s vaccine rollout, where Alaska is the top-ranked state in terms of percent of the population to receive at least one shot (18%).
“For a state as big as we are, there are a lot of logistical challenges…We’ve had shots delivered by four-wheelers, dogsled, boats, and small airplanes. You name it we’ve used the tool to move vaccines around the state.” Crum says the key to a successful and equitable vaccine rollout is building partnerships and allowing flexibility across different areas of the state.