COVID-19 Update: Oct. 5, 2021
Two COVID-19 cases were reported in Cordova from Sept. 28-Oct. 4.
AMSEA launches ‘Cath Fish. Not COVID’
Alaska Marine Safety Education Association is making its message simple and direct: Catch Fish. Not COVID. The marine safety education entity in Sitka announced its vaccination promotion campaign on Tuesday, Sept. 28.
Alaska leads nation in new COVID cases
Alaska continues to be one of the hottest spots in the nation for COVID-19 cases, with 4,753 new cases reported in the state in just four days, plus 31 deaths.
Alaska leads nation in new COVID cases
Alaska set a record high of 1,735 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, Sept. 23, with five new cases of the pandemic virus in the Copper River Census Area, as the state’s largest hospital continued operating under crisis standards of care.
Overwhelmed by COVID-19 cases, Alaska’s largest hospital implements crisis care standards
"While we are doing our utmost, we are no longer able to provide the standard of care to each and every patient who needs our help," Dr. Kristen Solana Walkinshaw said.
Alaska records most daily COVID cases amid healthcare strain
"Our hospitals have been and continue to be incredibly stressed," said Dr. Anne Zink. "There is not capacity in the hospitals to care for both COVID and non-COVID patients on a regular basis."
Zink: 69% of Cordovans vaccinated
69.2% of Cordova residents have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, said Dr. Anne Zink, Alaska’s chief medical officer.
Dunleavy: Biden’s vaccine order ‘un-American’
"At a time in which we are called to work together, forced medical procedures run counter to our collective sense of fairness and liberty," Gov. Mike Dunleavy said.
Reinbold, suspended by airline, seeks Senate excusal
Sen. Lora Reinbold requested an excusal from the state Senate until mid-January, citing the challenges of traveling to Juneau from Anchorage after she was suspended from flying on Alaska Airlines earlier this year.
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.
