They were tested on Monday, the result came back Thursday and that person is now in quarantine. It’s not clear who they came in contact with in the interim.
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From Kotzebue to Ketchikan, Alaskans protest the killing of George Floyd, calling for justice
While Alaska’s rallies and protests have remained peaceful some Alaskans have reported instances of intimidation, backlash, or resistance. More demonstrations are planned for this weekend.
Kotzebue’s sole positive COVID-19 case volunteered to be tested. Can the community expect that kind of compliance from everyone?
The patient’s willingness to volunteer for the test is ultimately what allowed for Kotzebue health officials to detect it.
Bowhead whales are changing migration patterns, researchers say
The fall whaling season in Utqiagvik didn’t happen last year — veteran whalers said they had never gone that long without seeing a bowhead whale near Point Barrow during that time.
Municipalities weigh steps as budget gaps from vetoes remains
While the federal government may offer more flexibility in the future, Dunleavy’s administration wrote its plan for CARES Act funding without paying for the items he vetoed.
Red Dog Mine employees permitted to return to home communities
This week, Teck announced that employees are allowed to return to their home communities under the conditions that they test negative for COVID-19
Nome regional hospital closed to the public after employee tests positive for COVID-19
Norton Sound Health Corporation will undergo a four-day cleaning and do immediate COVID-19 testing on all of its Nome-based staff
Kotzebue sees first COVID-19 case
The positive case came from someone who traveled to Kotzebue from outside the city on Tuesday.
Lawmakers screened for virus in Capitol before working on federal relief funding
A set of rules distributed to lawmakers said face masks were mandatory. All of the House members wore masks during a floor session. Six of the seven members of the Senate Finance Committee chose not to wear masks during a committee meeting.
The pandemic is making it especially difficult to recruit teachers to rural Alaska schools
Normally right now, staff would be at recruitment fairs across the country looking for teachers willing to sign up for the ultimate Alaska adventure.