State extends school closures to May 1
State officials on Friday, May 20 ordered all schools in Alaska to remain closed through May 1 and urged residents to halt all non-essential travel, in an effort to stem the number of positive cases of novel coronavirus, which reached a total of 14.
Seven new cases of COVID-19 reported in Alaska
Seven new cases of novel coronavirus were confirmed by Alaska health officials on Saturday, March 21, boosting the statewide total to 21 cases of the virus causing a global pandemic.
10 new positive tests of COVID-19 in Alaska
State health officials say 10 more people in three Alaska communities have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, bringing the statewide total to 32, with none of them hospitalized.
Physicians urge mandatory shelter in place, travel ban
A number of physicians are urging Gov. Mike Dunleavy to issue a statewide order mandating everyone to shelter in place and banning all unnecessary travel.
14-day quarantine ordered for people entering Alaska
All persons entering the state are now required to self-quarantine for 14 days under a mandate announced Monday, March 23.
SUV crash trial delayed due to pandemic
The trial of a Cordova man accused of manslaughter has been delayed due to the threat of the coronavirus.
When the congregation can’t congregate
Many people fear speaking in front of an audience. But what about speaking to an empty room?
Capitol Report: Legislators moving fast to finalize budget
The legislature is pursuing multiple initiatives to lessen the impact of the coronavirus on on ordinary Alaskans, writes Sen. Gary Stevens.
COVID-19 positive cases in Alaska rising
Alaska’s chief medical officer is imploring residents to stay home and away from other people for the next two weeks as medical providers built up the health care structure, least the state be overwhelming by the novel coronavirus causing a pandemic.
City, state ramp up self-quarantine mandates
A new state mandate requires air arrivals from outside Alaska to self-quarantine for 14 days. Failure to follow this mandate could incur a fine of up to $25,000 and a prison sentence of up to one year.
