The report looked at a range of data, including daily case counts, rates of transmission, survey data and Google mobility reports, which show general patterns of movement in the community.
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The number of COVID-19 cases in Alaska is higher than what is reported by the state, officials say
The true number of positive tests is significantly higher than the figures on the Alaska coronavirus dashboard. That’s because the state health department can’t keep up with entering hundreds of new cases into its system each day, a state epidemiologist said.
Another staffer at Lemon Creek Correctional Center tests positive, as inmates ask for more cleaning supplies
The Alaska Department of Corrections says it’s following federal and state health guidelines to test staff and inmates who may have had contact with the infected individuals at Lemon Creek Correctional Center.
First confirmed COVID-19 case announced in Bering Strait region
Norton Sound Health Corp. announced Tuesday that the Bering Strait region has its first confirmed case of COVID-19.
Report: Alaska’s meth-related deaths quadrupled in last decade
Methamphetamine-related fatalities have increased fourfold in Alaska over the last decade, according to a state epidemiological report released Tuesday.
Recalled cucumbers may still be on grocery store shelves in Alaska
There have been 10 confirmed cases of salmonella infection from Limited Edition brand pole cucumbers, the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reported Friday.