To date, 34 Juneau residents have tested positive for the virus since March. According to city data 32 of them have recovered.
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Ferry Tustumena crew member tests positive for COVID-19, passengers quarantined
It was the first trip back in service for the ferry, it stopped at 8 communities between Homer and Unalaska.
The state has revised its two-week quarantine requirement. Here’s what we know about the changes.
The state is now allowing visitors to get tested for COVID-19, instead of quarantining, if they’re taking a flight to Alaska.
Alaska hospitals fear long-term consequences of COVID-19 financial impact
Economic data shows personal health care spending in Alaska was down 60 percent from January to May.
Another Kotzebue resident tests positive for COVID-19, local health association suspects community spread
This is the third case for the city, the fourth for the Northwest Arctic Borough.
Friday update: 13 new COVID-19 cases in Alaska, including two non-residents; more Providence cases
Two of the cases announced today are in nonresident workers in Anchorage — one from the seafood industry and the other from the tourism industry.
11 workers at Whittier seafood plant test positive for COVID
In a press release, the state Department of Health and Social Services wrote that the workers did not interact with the public. “After arriving in Whittier, the workers were quarantined, screened daily and tested,” read the release.
Traveler to Kotzebue is the third case of COVID-19 in Northwest Arctic Borough
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.
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.
State reports largest daily spike in nonresident coronavirus cases, with 18 positives
The total number of nonresident coronavirus cases now stands at 41. The majority of those have been seafood workers.