The Gold Medal Basketball Tournament was canceled on Friday, due to ongoing concerns over the COVID-19 virus.
Health
Watch: Governor’s coronavirus news briefing for March 13
Gov. Mike Dunleavy and public health officials held a news conference Friday to discuss preparation and response to the coronavirus.
Visits from family, friends temporarily suspended at state prisons
All visits from outside volunteers, friends and family are suspended effective immediately.
Tribal health programs throughout Alaska take precautions against coronavirus
Alaska Native and tribal health organizations take the wellness of their communities pretty seriously. Many of them are taking a precautionary approach to coronavirus — but their biggest piece of advice is this: Don’t panic.
Capitol building closes to public as lawmakers work to limit spread of coronavirus
The Alaska State Capitol building in Juneau will close to the general public as of 5 p.m. Friday.
Alaska courts suspend Anchorage trials next week because of coronavirus
Trials currently in progress will still proceed, as will those scheduled in other parts of the state.