At the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, the installation commander has declared a public health emergency due to an elevated risk on the base for “sustained community transmission.”
Alaska coronavirus news
Live updates and information on COVID-19 in Juneau and Alaska
Authorities confirm first Juneau COVID-19 case
The state epidemiologist says some new cases in Anchorage indicate community transmission.
City officials mandate many travelers to Juneau quarantine themselves for 14 days
The Assembly debated the measure for several hours on Sunday, trying to balance protecting public health, minimizing economic hardship, and how far to infringe civil liberties.
State announces eight new coronavirus cases, bringing statewide tally to 22
Three of the people sickened have not been traveling.
Officials announce three more COVID-19 cases in Ketchikan
Alaska now has 17 confirmed cases of the virus.
Alaska unemployment claims skyrocket after coronavirus shuts down restaurants
In the first five days of last week there were 4,046 new claims.
How to maintain mental wellness — for yourself and others — during social isolation
Psychotherapist Dr. Elaine Schroeder explores ways to maintain mental wellness during the pandemic and social isolation.
As Legislature looks to pass budget and coronavirus response, oil prices plummet
The state wouldn’t have enough money in the Constitutional Budget Reserve to pay the roughly $3,000 PFD using the formula in state law.
Voluntary screenings begin at Juneau airport as local leaders advise would-be travelers to stay home
The Juneau International Airport sees multiple daily flights to and from Seattle — one of the epicenters of coronavirus spread in the United States.
Without clear guidance, child care providers make tough choices on whether to close or stay open
A memo from the state of Alaska asks that child care facilities remain open if they can do so safely.