Data shows the state has the second highest transmission rate in the country. Only Arizona has a faster transmission rate.
Health
Doctors, other providers ask Gov. Dunleavy to mandate wearing masks
So far Dunleavy hasn’t changed his mind. He said he would wear a mask if he’s with seniors or people with underlying health conditions, but won’t speak through a mask if invited to speak to a get-together.
Airline passenger brings first case of COVID-19 to Southeast town of Gustavus
The case was detected at the Gustavus Airport when an Alaska Airlines passenger took the test after an incoming flight.
Health officials worry Alaskans have ‘coronavirus fatigue’ as active cases reach new high
Public health officials say they worry that some residents have developed fatigue about the contagious disease and are not social distancing or taking other precautions.
First small cruise ship of the season aiming for July, not June, visit to Southeast Alaska
American Cruise Lines had planned cruises in late June and was working with communities to come up with acceptable protocols for screening, testing, cleaning and quarantine for its passengers and crew.
Alaska uses CARES Act funds to set up lottery for rent and mortgage relief
The funding for the program comes from $10 million of the $1.5 billion the state received in federal CARES Act funding.
As COVID-19 spikes in Alaska, Kenai Peninsula emerges as virus hotspot
While the Kenai transforms into a tourism and fishing hub during the summer, officials there don’t blame the high case rate on any particular factor.
Thursday update: Alaska has the highest number of active COVID-19 cases since the pandemic started
The combined number of resident and nonresident cases of 24 was the third-highest daily total reported during the pandemic.
After first coronavirus case in town, Haines assembly says no to cruise ships until further notice
Borough Clerk Alekka Fullerton said the potential economic benefits of cruise tourism are not worth the health risks.
Site of Alaska’s largest COVID-19 outbreak begins third round of testing, as some patients grow worse
More than 40 of the center’s patients and caregivers have tested positive for COVID-19 so far.