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COVID-19 Press Briefing – Governor of Alaska

Governor Michael J. Dunleavy – Press Briefing on COVID-19

April 16, 2020 5 pm

300 cases of COVID19 reported in Alaska.

COVID-19 Press Briefing - Governor of Alaska

Press Release

Seven new cases of COVID-19 announced in three Alaska communities

April 16, 2020 ANCHORAGE — The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) today announced seven new cases of COVID-19 in three Alaska communities – Anchorage (4), Kodiak (1), and Juneau (2). This brings the total case count in Alaska to 300.

These new cases were reported from 12:00 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. on April 15 and reflect data posted at noon today on coronavirus-response-alaska-dhss.hub.arcgis.com.

The Kodiak case is the first case in the Kodiak Island Borough. Of the new cases, five are male and two are female. One is under the age of 10; two are aged 20-29; two are aged 30-39; one is aged 50-59; and one is aged 60-69. There have been a total of 35 hospitalizations and nine deaths with one new hospitalization and no new deaths yesterday.

Stay informed:

Questions about COVID-19?

  • For general questions and assistance, please call 2-1-1.
  • For the general public, questions regarding DHSS COVID response, including mandates and alerts, can be sent to covidquestions@alaska.gov.
  • For DHSS media inquiries, please contact clinton.bennett@alaska.gov.

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Governor Mike Dunleavy

“As we experience seismic changes to our way of life, know that your government is here for you, ready to provide Alaskan families and businesses with the resources they need. I’m honored to witness Alaskans across the Last Frontier answering the call of service and saying, ‘I can do that.’ Together, we will protect the health and wellbeing of our friends and neighbors, and Alaska will emerge stronger and more resilient than ever.”

 

Governor Mike Dunleavy

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COVID-19 Press Briefing - Governor of Alaska

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