Health officials are asking Alaskans to get their COVID-19 vaccine boosters and redouble other precautions as they brace for the arrival of the new omicron variant.
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Dunleavy jabs at Biden to open border so Americans can drive to Alaska
Gov. Mike Dunleavy has taken to Twitter to needle the federal government for not trying harder to open the Canadian border so Americans can drive to Alaska.
New health orders add testing and quarantine mandates for some in-state travel
While Juneau Democratic Sen. Jesse Kiehl said the declaration wouldn’t withstand a legal challenge, Acting Attorney General Ed Sniffen said Gov. Dunleavy does have the power to issue a new declaration, though he said it would be in a “gray area” if challenged.
Juneau hopes to reduce wait time for COVID-19 test results for travelers coming through its airport
Results have been taking four to five days on average to get back from the state lab. Results from the new lab are expected to take two to four days.
3 Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta communities in COVID-19 lockdown
Quinhagak, Kipnuk and Kasigluk entered lockdown after residents tested positive for COVID-19.
Have test will travel: Alaska visitors must prove they’re COVID-free or pay $250 to be tested
Residents can still get the free airport test or opt to quarantine for two weeks.
City officials mandate many travelers to Juneau quarantine themselves for 14 days
The Assembly debated the measure for several hours on Sunday, trying to balance protecting public health, minimizing economic hardship, and how far to infringe civil liberties.
Walker announces new restrictions on state hiring and travel
The governor said the restrictions formalize what many state agencies and departments are already doing to cut costs.