Nurses at the Alaska Native Medical Center say aside from long hours and the emotional toll of seeing Alaskans dying from the coronavirus, they’re also dealing with people doubting their intentions.
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1,251 new COVID-19 cases reported in Alaska, breaking daily record
The state’s previous record was 1,095 COVID-19 cases in a day.
Alaska’s largest hospital expects health care rationing to last weeks
State health authorities say the vast majority of COVID-19 patients in the hospital are unvaccinated.
Alaska Redistricting Board’s first drafts draw criticism and alternate plans
In one draft map, seven Democratic representatives were combined in three districts, while no Republicans were.
How Alaska’s largest hospital reached its tipping point
The virus is compounding all problems at the hospital because the staff is stretched so thin.
Anchorage refugee assistance program gets ready for up to 100 people fleeing Afghanistan
Catholic Social Services CEO Lisa Aquino says the refugee program’s staff and volunteers will help with things like finding housing and employment, as well as learning English.
Alaska doctor gives a glimpse behind the walls of an overloaded ICU
The medical staff that practices at Providence declared Tuesday that they are in crisis and have begun rationing health care.
Here are the first 2 winners of Alaska’s $49K COVID vaccine sweepstakes
Carin Kircher of Valdez won $49,000 in cash while Kodiak student Ethan Benton received a $49,000 scholarship.
Alaska has one of the worst rates of COVID in the country
The state Thursday reported more than 1,000 new coronavirus cases, after setting a record high Wednesday.
Providers are still waiting for guidance on COVID boosters
The Biden administration set a goal of Sept. 20 for booster shots to be available to the general public. But that date has been in flux as officials and scientists debate the merits of a third shot.