Kensington Mine workers will now be required to spend 14 days in quarantine in a Juneau hotel if they arrive from outside Alaska or from a coronavirus-infected community.
Southeast
UAS students return to class, but most are staying home
Most University of Alaska Southeast students are studying remotely, but a handful of classes with 10 students or less are meeting in person. Students in those classes who want to study from home have that option.
A second person in Juneau has tested positive for COVID-19
A hospital spokesperson says the patient is currently in critical care at Bartlett Regional Hospital
Authorities confirm first Juneau COVID-19 case
The state epidemiologist says some new cases in Anchorage indicate community transmission.
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.
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.
Ketchikan has third positive COVID-19 test, increasing state total to 13
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough employee was in close contact with the man who is the first identified positive case in the city.
Curbside coronavirus testing available in some Southeast Alaska communities
Patients should call ahead to schedule an appointment and may need a referral.
Alaska Marine Highway to turn away passengers with flu-like symptoms
Ferry employees are also following a no-contact policy with riders and will regularly sanitize public areas at terminals and on the ferries.