COVID-19 Update: Sept. 7, 2021
Six novel coronavirus cases were reported in Cordova from Aug. 30-Sept. 6, the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services announced. Additionally, one case was hospitalized.
City will hold public forum on vaccinations Sept. 8
A public forum on the topic of COVID-19 and vaccinations is scheduled for 5-6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8 at the Cordova Center.
COVID-19 hospitalizations rise in Alaska as virus spreads
The number of Alaskans hospitalized with COVID-19 has risen, worrying health care providers who are facing staffing issues and fatigue and wondering when the latest wave of cases might peak.
NPFMC says October/December meetings will be virtual
Leaders of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council have decided to hold all meetings of the council, advisory panel and scientific and statistics committee virtually through the end of 2021.
Bill would offer tribes more time to use CARES Act funds
Legislation to extend coverage of payments from the 2020 Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security to tribal governments for a year, ending on Dec. 30, 2022, has been introduced in the U.S. House.
Peter Pan mandates full vaccination
Peter Pan Seafoods has introduced a policy requiring workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
COVID-19 Update: Aug. 31, 2021
Four novel coronavirus cases were reported in Cordova from Aug. 23-29, the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services announced.
11 new virus cases in Copper River Census Area
Rapid spread of the novel coronavirus continues in Alaska, with 2,323 new cases from Aug. 20-25 confirmed by state health officials.
Feds seize over 3,000 fake vaccination cards in Anchorage
More than 3,000 fake COVID-19 vaccination cards have been confiscated at cargo freight facilities at the Anchorage airport as they were being shipped from China.
COVID-19 Update: Aug. 23, 2021
Five novel coronavirus cases were reported in Cordova from Aug. 16-22, the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services announced.
