Supporters say the bill would allow health care providers to continue to offer alternate sites for screening and testing and continue to use telemedicine during the pandemic.
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Vaccines and safety measures hang in the balance as Alaska lawmakers allow COVID-19 response powers to expire
Many of the emergency powers the state was using to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic expired along with the governor’s disaster declaration early Monday morning.
Alaska’s vaccine plan, testing mandate could be thrown into uncertainty if Legislature fails to act
The state’s authority to prioritize vaccines for at-risk groups would also end if the declaration ends, and communities that do not have health powers will be left behind, according to the Division of Public Health.
About 275 appointments still available for Juneau’s vaccine clinic this week
Emergency Planning Chief Robert Barr said it’s possible the state may open up the next tier of eligibility in time for the city’s upcoming vaccine clinic.
Gov. Dunleavy proposes bill to extend Alaska’s COVID-19 disaster declaration through September
The bill would extend Dunleavy’s fourth declaration of the pandemic, which is set to expire on Feb. 14.
Gov. Dunleavy issues fourth COVID-19 disaster declaration for Alaska
While some lawmakers have expressed concern that the governor has issued multiple declarations without the Legislature meeting, no one has sued to try to block them.
Governor expands disaster declaration for Southeast Alaska to include relief for individuals
Gov. Mike Dunleavy has expanded the disaster declaration for the severe December storm swept through Southeast Alaska to include relief for individuals whose homes were damaged or destroyed.
With vaccine on the way, Gov. Dunleavy to declare third disaster related to COVID-19 pandemic
Dunleavy will issue the disaster declaration by Monday and it will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 16th.
Juneau Assembly to consider local disaster declaration for storm damage
If Juneau officials do declare a local disaster, it adds to the chorus calling for a federal disaster declaration — and federal resources for the recovery.
FEMA official explains how insurers see floods, mudflows and landslides
Earthquake policies usually cover landslides, while flood policies usually cover mudflows. But they’re usually separate additions to regular property insurance.