The transmission rate of Covid-19 on the southern Kenai Peninsula is at an all-time high. If you are sick, please get tested and call your healthcare provider. Treatment is available! Do not delay! To help prevent the spread to others, PLEASE wear cloth face coverings or procedure masks, get vaccinated if you can, stay away from others when sick, and get tested if you have been exposed or have symptoms.
7-day case counts on Southern Kenai Peninsula
| Community | 09/15 | 09/16 | 09/17 | 09/18 | 09/19 | 09/20 | 09/21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Point | 5 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
| Fritz Creek | |||||||
| Homer | 6 | 31 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 12 |
| Other South | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Data from Alaska Department of Health and Social Services: Table 2b Geographic Distribution of Cases by Report Date. Except for weekends and holidays, data is typically updated by noon.
Covid-19 Vaccines
COVID Clinic at 4201 Bartlett Street
Pfizer vaccines – available 7 days a week.
Moderna & Janssen vaccines – available only on Tuesdays and Fridays
Walk-ins welcome from 9am-5pm daily, or click below to make an appointment
Third dose for immunocompromised individuals can be done by provider referral (sent a day in advance of your vaccine visit) or by completing the attestation of conditions.
Vaccines are now offered during your appointments at Homer Medical Center and the SPH Family Care Clinic. Inquire at time of your appointment. Click here for a complete list of vaccine providers on the Southern Kenai Peninsula.
Pfizer vaccine is now authorized for individuals 12 years of age and older. Moderna and Janssen vaccines are authorized only for individuals 18 years of age and older. Learn more about vaccine safety in minors in letter to parents from Dr. Anne Zink, Chief Medical Officer, State of Alaska
Vaccine Information:
Information about COVID-19 vaccines:
- mRNA vaccines
- Pfizer-Biontech–authorized under FDA Emergency Use Authorization for individuals 12 – 15 years of age;
- COMIRNATY (Pfizer-Biontech) – Fully approved by FDA for 16 years of age and older
- Moderna – authorized under FDA Emergency Use Authorization for 18 years and up
- Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) – authorized under FDA Emergency Use Authorization for 18 years and up.