Alaska already sequences a large proportion of its positive coronavirus tests compared to other states, but officials say they’re aiming to do even better.
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Yes, in some cases, 2 face masks are better than 1, Alaska health experts say
Across the country, health experts are urging people to upgrade their face masks — or put on two — as more contagious variants of the coronavirus spread.
COVID-19 outbreak at Aleutian processing plant grows to 135
A COVID-19 outbreak at one of Alaska’s largest fish processing plants has infected nearly 20% of workers, with testing only partially finished, officials said Tuesday.
The new, more contagious COVID-19 strain arrived in Alaska — a month ago
State health officials say they’ve detected the first case of the COVID-19 variant from the United Kingdom in Alaska, which appears to spread more easily and quickly.
Health officials ‘cautiously optimistic’ about Alaska’s COVID-19 case plateau
“When you are wearing your mask, you’re physically distancing, you’re keeping your social circle small, Alaskans are able to push these numbers down,” Dr. Anne Zink said at a Thursday news conference.
Watch: Dunleavy administration to give an update on the state’s response to COVID-19
Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s latest COVID-19 press conference is scheduled for 5 p.m. today. The governor, Alaska Department of Health and Social Services Commissioner Adam Crum, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Anne Zink, Chief Epidemiologist Dr. Joe McLaughlin and DHSS Public Health Director Heidi Hedberg are scheduled to appear. In previous conferences, they have shared updates…
Some Alaskans are refusing to quarantine because they won’t get paid if they don’t work
That, coupled with people who are refusing to cooperate with contact tracers is racing concern among state and local public health leaders.
Why does Alaska have the country’s lowest COVID-19 death rate? Doctors explain.
Local doctors attribute the low death rate to a number of factors, from aggressive restrictions early on to widespread testing to the state’s geography.
With winter coming, Alaskans urged to stay informed about COVID-19 — and to stay strong
“We’re hearing more and more ‘I don’t trust the CDC, I don’t trust the FDA, but I trust this YouTube video I just watched on Facebook,’” said Coleman Cutchins, with Alaska’s Department of Health and Social Services.
Governor won’t mandate coronavirus vaccine, health commissioner says
Department of Health and Social Services Commissioner Adam Crum said the state has a vaccination strategy team that is working on a plan on how to allocate vaccines around the state if they’re available.