Dr. Anne Zink cautioned that the number of COVID-19 cases will continue to rise and fall. She said the future of the virus in the state will depend on how well Alaskans continue to follow preventative measures like wearing face masks and social distancing.
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Uncruise COVID-19 case was not a false positive, but Alaska’s cruise season is still over
Most of those guests have now been cleared to go home. But the passenger who tested positive is still serving out a 14-day isolation period in Juneau despite later testing negative.
‘Are stimulus checks allowed?’ How tribes are spending CARES Act money
CARES Act funds must be used in response to the pandemic, or else they’ll have to be paid back. But there’s some disagreement among tribes about what is an allowable expense.
Gov. Dunleavy aims to boost unemployment benefits by $300, half the expired amount
Dunleavy’s announcement follows President Donald Trump’s executive order to provide up to $400 in additional benefits.
Health secretary lauds Alaska Native communities for pandemic response
Azar cited Alaska’s success with community health aides and dental health aides in rural villages and said the model will be expanded to tribal health care across the country.
More employees test positive for COVID-19 at Kensington mine near Juneau
The number of confirmed cases could still rise. City officials say tests for 94 of the 210 workers at the mine are still pending.
Eight more COVID-19 cases found at Anchorage Pioneer Home
There are now 12 known cases linked to the Anchorage Pioneer Home.
State calls lean winter ferry schedule ‘the best we could do’
Hoonah, Gustavus, Angoon, Pelican and Tenakee Springs will see a nearly two-month winter gap without service.
Ketchikan asks state to mandate quarantine for all travelers, from Alaska and Outside
Supporters say they were inspired by Western Australia’s quarantine policies.
Uncruise says Wilderness Adventurer passenger who tested positive does not have COVID-19
It’s unclear at this time how the passenger received the positive test and was later cleared.