“We’ve done a tremendous job without having to order Alaskans around,” Gov. Mike Dunleavy told reporters Thursday.
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Some conservatives are pushing to reopen Alaska’s economy. But elected officials, doctors and economists urge caution.
There’s a growing chorus of political conservatives at both the state and national level who are calling on policymakers to quickly relax some of the social distancing measures that have helped contain COVID-19’s spread.
‘Staged approach’: some elective medical procedures in Alaska will restart on Monday, April 20
Elective medical procedures will be reintroduced in Alaska in steps, with some services that require minimal protective equipment restarting on Monday, April 20.
Alaska’s top doc says expanded COVID-19 testing will be key to lifting restrictions on every day life
Gov. Mike Dunleavy said state officials will discuss ideas next week about how to get society and businesses in Alaska up and running again.
Alaska’s request for medical supplies from the feds fell short, now it’s on the hunt for more
Gov. Mike Dunleavy held his latest COVID-19 news conference Wednesday evening. As of Tuesday, the state reported 13 new cases of the virus, and a total of 226 positive cases throughout Alaska.
State medical officer encourages Alaskans to wear homemade masks
Alaska Chief Medical Officer Dr. Anne Zink is encouraging Alaskans to wear homemade masks when they go out in public, as the number of people diagnosed with COVID-19 continues to grow.
The coronavirus pandemic is devastating Alaska’s budget, and it could cost you your PFD
The Legislature approved a budget last weekend that’s predicted to drain 70% of the cash left in that savings account, the Constitutional Budget Reserve.
Credit rating agency puts Alaska on ‘negative’ watch amid plunge in oil prices and COVID-19 pandemic
Fitch Ratings expressed concern that Alaska leaders would continue to pull large amounts from the state’s reserves.
Wristbands, longer shifts, fever checks: How Alaska oil companies are responding to the global pandemic
Hundreds of businesses have filed plans with the state outlining how they’ll bring out-of-state workers safely into Alaska.
As number of COVID-19 cases grows, state officials warn of a limited healthcare system
State officials pleaded with Alaskans on Thursday to stay home to avoid overrunning the health care system, but they did not go as far as ordering residents to shelter in place?