Imagine this: Your parents are in their 80s. They both have chronic health conditions. And they’re stuck on a cruise ship with people who have the coronavirus — and they can’t get off.
Alaska coronavirus news
Live updates and information on COVID-19 in Juneau and Alaska
Dunleavy has signed an emergency declaration due to ‘slow-moving storm’ of coronavirus spread
Anticipating that the coronavirus will spread to Alaska, Gov. Mike Dunleavy signed an emergency disaster declaration Wednesday to free up additional resources to help fight the virus.
On high alert for coronavirus, services to Anchorage elders roll on
One subset of Alaskans is particularly at risk from the coronavirus – the elderly – and that has Anchorage facilities that serve senior citizens on high alert.
City working through ‘what ifs’ as the Westerdam — and cruise ship season — makes its way toward Juneau
City leaders say they received hundreds of emails and phone calls from the public about the Westerdam’s arrival. People wanted to know why the ship was coming here, what it would do once it arrived, how the city could be sure there were no cases of COVID-19 on board.
If you need to be tested for coronavirus in Alaska, it’s likely free
The Alaska Division of Insurance is barring the companies it regulates from charging people for COVID-19-related testing, as long as it’s medically necessary. It’s also asked that companies waive any payments for the office visit associated with testing.
Watch: Chief medical officer says Alaskans over 60 should avoid crowds, work from home
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Anne Zink provided an update on preparations for the coronavirus disease in Alaska.
Arctic Winter Games in Whitehorse canceled over coronavirus concerns
Organizers of the Arctic Winter Games in Whitehorse, Yukon, made a decision to cancel the event over coronavirus concerns. The cancellation sent shockwaves of disappointment across the Arctic Circle.
Lawmakers crafting plan to end session soon if coronavirus comes to Juneau
The Legislative Council has formed an emergency response preparedness subcommittee that would develop a plan for an early adjournment of Alaska’s legislative session.
Alaska’s tourism industry prepares for cruise season amid federal travel warnings
The State Department issued a travel warning Sunday that says “U.S. citizens, particularly travelers with underlying health conditions, should not travel by cruise ship.”
Dunleavy urges calm as a volatile economy adds to coronavirus anxiety
Coronavirus continues to upend the global economy in ways that threaten the stability of Alaska’s budget, the Alaska Permanent Fund and the state’s tourism industry.