US regulators give full approval to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. gave full approval to Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine Monday, Aug. 23, a milestone that could boost public confidence in the shots and spur more companies, universities and local governments to make vaccinations mandatory.
Letter to the Editor: Masking helps keep students in the classroom
The safest and most responsible way to return kids to school buildings is with a mask, writes Debra Adams.
COVID-19 Update: Aug. 23, 2021
Five novel coronavirus cases were reported in Cordova from Aug. 16-22, the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services announced.
11 new virus cases in Copper River Census Area
Rapid spread of the novel coronavirus continues in Alaska, with 2,323 new cases from Aug. 20-25 confirmed by state health officials.
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.
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.
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.
Letter to the Editor: Do your patriotic duty
Patriotic Americans should do their duty by getting vaccinated, writes Mark Roye.
COVID-19 Update: Oct. 26, 2021
Eight new COVID-19 cases were reported in Cordova between Oct. 19-25, the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services announced.
Early tally shows Anchorage Assembly member surviving recall
Meg Zaletel has been targeted for removal from office because, according to critics, she was the 15th person at a public meeting where 14 was the limit under COVID-19 protocols.
