Alaska is sparsely populated and known for its harsh terrain - with some places only accessible by plane, boat or snow mobile. Yet, it's being hailed as a vaccine success story.

Every third Alaskan is fully vaccinated - nearly half of the population has received one shot.

Alaska became the first US state to offer COVID-19 vaccines to all adults in March. Tourists will be able to receive shots at airports from June.

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