Update: Pandemic spread in triple digits for 27th day
Update: A surge in the spread of COVID-19 in Alaska, now in triple digits for more than three weeks, has pushed the number of infected to 12,432 individuals.
Pandemic spread in triple digits holds for three weeks
A surge in the spread of COVID-19 in Alaska continues with numbers in the triple digits for 21 consecutive days, with 144 new cases, and four more deaths, boosting the overall number of statewide cases to 11,183 and the death toll to 64 residents.
2 new cases bring virus total to 33
“In the past, Cordova has been able to contain the spread, and I’m hopeful that we can do it again,” Dr. Hannah Sanders said. “Our ability to keep our community and our schools open depends on everybody in the community working together.”
ASAA cancels fall state championships, postpones other activities
Effective Oct. 13, the Alaska School Activities Association canceled state tournaments in all fall sports, and postponed other activities.
Fish Factor: Lower supply pushed up price of wild Pacific salmon
Now that the 2020 pack of Alaska salmon has been caught and put up, stakeholders will get a better picture of how global prices may rise or fall.
Cordova’s virus surge continues
Cordova reported four new cases of the novel coronavirus Saturday, Oct. 10.
Public comment sought on fisheries assistance plan
Public comment is welcome through Oct. 19 on the CARES Act fisheries assistance draft spend plan, through which Alaska is to receive $50 million of the $300 million allocated for all coastal states and territories.
Abuse victims can text for help
Cordova Family Resource Center has long advertised its 24-hour helpline. Now, those seeking relief from domestic violence can also reach out by text.
Cordova reports 4 virus cases in 1 day
Cordova reported four new cases of the novel coronavirus Friday, Oct. 9, pushing the city’s cumulative case count to 27.
Update: Pandemic spread in triple digits for 20th day
Update: A surge in the spread of COVID-19 in Alaska continues with numbers in the triple digits for a 20th consecutive day, with 157 new cases boosting the overall number of cases to 11,039.
