The Petersburg Medical Center’s board can now start drawing up plans for the facility.
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Petersburg reports large COVID outbreak at borough’s assisted living facility
The Petersburg borough is reporting a large COVID-19 outbreak among residents and staff at its assisted living facility.
Petersburg COVID outbreak stresses staff at school district and medical center
Petersburg’s third COVID-19 outbreak is on its way to becoming its worst.
Flu season could strain hospitals even further, Petersburg health officials say
Health care providers are urging people to get vaccinated for the flu as well as COVID-19.
Petersburg COVID-19 outbreak eases
State officials said 44% of Petersburg’s cases were tied to a bar or restaurant, and 41% were tied to a school or daycare.
In a pandemic, a ‘delicate balance’ between patient privacy and the public’s need to know
Federal privacy law gives patients the last say on what will and won’t be disclosed.
Petersburg police to end round-the-clock coverage
The police chief’s announcement follows the Petersburg Borough Assembly’s decision last week not to fill a vacant sergeant’s job. Assembly members cited concerns over the future of state funding.
Petersburg assembly waits on state budget, police job unfilled
Uncertainty about next year’s spending by the state of Alaska is trickling down to local governments. Expecting spending cuts, Petersburg’s borough assembly voted against filling a vacant position in the police department — at least until a proposed state spending plan is unveiled later this month.