COVID-19 Update: July 26, 2021
There were six new cases of the novel coronavirus reported in Cordova from July 23-25, the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services announced.
Cordova man sentenced to 10 years for criminally negligent homicide
A Cordova man was sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment, with five years suspended, plus five years’ probation, after pleading guilty to criminally negligent homicide in the case of a deadly 2019 road accident.
Officials: Outbreak-stricken seafood plant had low vax rate
"Camtu’s facility, while they did everything they could to make sure that their workers were not coming in with COVID, they did not do everything they could do to protect them from us, citizens, with COVID, infecting them," City Manager Helen Howarth said.
Cordova reports 24 virus cases; active case count climbs to 70
Cordova reported 24 cases of the novel coronavirus Tuesday, July 20.
COVID-19 delta variant reported in Cordova
Cases of the delta variant of the novel coronavirus have been detected in Cordova.
Survey aims to provide improved population data
The Native Village of Eyak and Anchorage-based firm CRW Engineering Group will conduct a door-to-door population survey in Cordova July 21-23.
Salmon Jam VIP guests cancel visit as virus outbreak increases
Rep. Louise Stutes and Lt. Gov. Kevin Meyer canceled plans to attend this year’s Copper River Salmon Jam, citing unsafe conditions.
What to do with Eyak Lake’s failing weir?
After 49 years, the Eyak Lake weir is failing and water levels are falling. Now, organizers are asking the community for their input on a weir renewal project.
Cordova hits 38 active virus cases
"We know what to do," City Manager Helen Howarth said. "We have experience. We know how to protect ourselves and our neighbors. If we all do our part, we can stop this particular outbreak, and we can continue to enjoy our community socially and otherwise."
Update: Officials will discuss substance abuse at public forum
Update: A public forum on substance abuse originally scheduled for July 20 has been postponed due to the ongoing novel coronavirus outbreak.
