Alaska: 2,842 new COVID-19 cases in 4 days
State health officials confirmed 2,842 new resident cases of COVID-19 from Oct. 15-18, plus 57 more nonresident cases, raising the resident infection toll to 125,445 individuals.
Cordova marks 3rd COVID-19 death
A Cordova woman aged 80 or older died of COVID-19, the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services announced.
Young goes viral, urging Alaskans to vaccinate
"I got vaccinated to protect my family, my staff and friends, and I can tell you it is safe and effective," Rep. Don Young said.
Commentary: Standing in solidarity with our medical community
Gov. Mike Dunleavy has failed to show leadership during a pandemic that has stretched Alaska's health care system to the breaking point, write Bill Walker and Heidi Drygas.
Lawmaker: 2 Alaska state senators test positive for COVID-19
Two Alaska state senators have tested positive for COVID-19 and a third was not feeling well and awaiting test results, Senate President Peter Micciche said.
Some Alaska legislators urge easier ivermectin access
Several Republican state lawmakers are urging easier access for Alaskans to ivermectin amid the pandemic.
Letter to the Editor: Do your patriotic duty
Patriotic Americans should do their duty by getting vaccinated, writes Mark Roye.
Cordova marks 2nd COVID-19 death
A Cordova resident died from COVID-19, the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services announced.
Commentary: To end the pandemic, let’s return to sanity
To end the pandemic, politicians must first stop using outrage-mongering rhetoric and drawing false comparisons between COVID-19 vaccination campaigns and the Holocaust, writes Les Gara.
COVID spike pushes Alaska’s health care system to brink
"The same standard of care that was previously there is no longer able to be given on a regular basis," Dr. Anne Zink said.
