After-school activities will also be suspended. Plans for residential boarding schools are still being evaluated.
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Many public buildings in Juneau to close in response to coronavirus
The facilities will be closed until March 30, though that could be extended. City Hall remains open at this time.
State restricts visitors to Alaska nursing homes
The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services is placing new restrictions on visitors to long-term care facilities and nursing homes to shield residents from exposure to the coronavirus.
Bartlett Regional Hospital will screen patients before admitting
All visitors to the front entrance of the hospital and the emergency department will have to pass through a yellow triage tent to answer a set of screening questions.
Gold Medal Basketball Tournament canceled for first time in more than 70 years
The Gold Medal Basketball Tournament was canceled on Friday, due to ongoing concerns over the COVID-19 virus.
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.