Update: New case numbers climbing again in triple digits
Update: Infections of the novel coronavirus in Alaska have reached 46,483, with 374 new cases and two new deaths in Alaska, the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reported on Wednesday, Dec. 30.
COVID-19 vaccine arrives in Cordova
Three health care workers became the first Cordovans vaccinated against the novel coronavirus Wednesday, Dec. 16.
Update: COVID-19 infection total in Alaska reaches 42,473
Update: Infections of the novel coronavirus in Alaska keep rising, with 616 new infections confirmed on Wednesday, Dec. 16, including two in Cordova and four in the Valdez-Cordova Census Area, plus two more resident deaths, state health officials said.
City awarded for outstanding pandemic response
“We appreciate the teamwork and collaboration demonstrated by the city of Cordova in response to the pandemic and economic crisis,” said Alaska Municipal League Executive Director Nils Andreassen. “We understand the tireless efforts this requires, and the resilience of the community.”
Registration reopens for Cordova Cash cards
The city has reopened registration for Cordova Cash payment cards until 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14.
Update: COVID-19 infection total in Alaska reaches 38,707
Update: Infections of the novel coronavirus pandemic keep rising, with 580 new infections confirmed on Monday, Dec. 7, after a record 933 cases earlier in the week, state health officials said.
Update: COVID-19 infection total in Alaska reaches 35,325
Update: Infections from the novel coronavirus pandemic care continuing their rapid spread throughout Alaska, with 756 new cases.
Additional COVID-19 case identified
“This is a delicate and important moment in our community’s COVID-19 trajectory,” city officials stated. “With the Thanksgiving holiday approaching, it is paramount that every individual does their best to keep their social bubbles small and minimize personal exposure. Social distance remains our most effective tool in the fight against COVID-19. Use it.”
City raises alert after weekend virus outbreak
The city raised its virus alert level from yellow to orange in response to a cluster of novel coronavirus cases identified over the Nov. 21-22 weekend.
UPDATE: COVID-19 infection total in Alaska reaches 30,102
Update: Infections from the novel coronavirus pandemic continue their rapid spread throughout Alaska on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, with state health officials confirming 633 new cases, including an additional single new case in the Valdez-Cordova Census Area.
