COVID-19 cases rise to 399

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Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The daily report from the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services showed an increase of three cases of COVID-19 Monday.

The state report listed 345 patients as recovered.

43 people have been hospitalized during the pandemic while nine are currently hospitalized or considered a person under investigation.

The report added 44 virus cases remain active.

Anchorage continued to have the most cases with 205.  The Kenai Peninsula has 26, Kodiak one, Delta Junction one, Tok two, Nome one, and Southeast Alaska 53.

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