COVID19 – Alaska Politics and Elections

Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy 4/29 COVID-19 Press Briefing

Editor — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 00:59:13 +0000

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

April 29, 2020 5 pm

Phase 1

Starts Friday, April 24, 2020

On April 22 Governor Dunleavy announced Health Mandate 016 which outlines Phase 1 of his Reopen Alaska Responsibly Plan. Phase 1 of the Reopen Alaska Responsibly Plan, seeks to balance the ongoing need to maintain diligent efforts to slow and disrupt the rate of infection with the corresponding critical need to resume economic activity in a reasonable and safe manner.

Reopen Alaska Plan

Four new cases of COVID-19 reported in two Alaska communities

April 29, 2020 ANCHORAGE — The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) today announced four new cases of COVID-19 in two communities: Anchorage (2) and Eagle River (2). This brings the total case count to 355.

This reflects data from 12:00 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. on April 28 that posted at noon today on the DHSS Coronavirus Response AK COVID-19 Cases and Testing Dashboard.

Of the new cases, all four are male. Two are aged 20-29; one is aged 30-39; and one is aged 50-59. There have been a total of 36 hospitalizations and nine deaths with no new hospitalizations or deaths reported yesterday. The number of hospitalizations was reduced by one as a result of data verification efforts that identified a person who was incorrectly categorized as being hospitalized. Recovered cases now total 240, including 12 new recovered cases recorded 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.
Data questions can be sent to data.coronavirus@alaska.gov
For DHSS media inquiries, please contact clinton.bennett@alaska.gov.

Epidemiological Surveillance: Efforts continue as new cases are identified from labs. Case counts continue to increase, however the rate of increase has slowed. Laboratory: Statewide Case Count totals: 351 positive/228 recovered/37 hospitalized/9 deaths. * A total of ~16,000 tests have been conducted within the state. * includes 1 Alaska resident located in WA state.

Blood Bank: Blood Bank of Alaska is requesting recovered COVID‐19 patients donate plasma; blood type O+/O‐ is the current “critical need”.

Distribution: Alaska has received multiple shipments from the Strategic National Stockpile to date. Additional supplies have been secured via the private‐sector within the state. Efforts continue to strengthen existing stores of personal protective equipment.

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Anchorage Municipality update on the responses to COVID-19

Editor — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 20:20:13 +0000

April 27, 2020 community briefing: Today, Mayor Ethan Berkowitz is joined by Valerie Nurr’araaluk Davidson, Alaska Pacific University President and Cathy Sandeen, University of Alaska Anchorage Chancellor. The Mayor and the university leaders will give a community update about the responses to COVID-19. Chris Schutte, Director of the MOA’s Office of Economic and Community Development will also be available to address specifics about the safety criteria released on Friday. Anchorage residents are encouraged to ask their questions in the comments and we’ll do our best to get them answered.
Posted by Mayor Ethan Berkowitz on Monday, April 27, 2020

Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz gives a community briefing about the Municipality and Federal Government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic

Monday, April 27, noon – 1:00 p.m., 2020

Today, Mayor Ethan Berkowitz is joined by Valerie Nurr’araaluk Davidson, Alaska Pacific University President, and Cathy Sandeen, University of Alaska Anchorage Chancellor.

The Mayor and the university leaders will give a community update about the responses to COVID-19.

Chris Schutte, Director of the MOA’s Office of Economic and Community Development will also be available to address specifics about the safety criteria released on Friday. Anchorage residents are encouraged to ask their questions in the comments and we’ll do our best to get them answered.

Mayor issues Emergency Orders EO-07 and EO-08

ANCHORAGE — Today, Mayor Ethan Berkowitz issued Emergency Order EO-07 and Emergency Order EO-08. EO-07 replaces and supersedes the Hunker Down Order (EO-03-V2) and EO-01. The order allows many non-critical businesses to operate so long as they are able to adhere to safety criteria. EO-07 takes effect at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, April 27, 2020 and remains in effect until modified.

Emergency Order EO-08 aligns municipal marijuana and alcohol code and regulations with recent changes made by the State of Alaska. The order allows for curbside pickup of alcohol from restaurants, breweries, distilleries, and retail stores, as well as the delivery of sealed beer and wine from restaurants with food orders. In addition, marijuana retail businesses may temporarily change their operations to allow for online and phone orders and exterior window and curbside pickup. EO-08 also takes effect at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, April 27, 2020 and remains in effect until revoked.

“Hunker Down reduced the spread of COVID-19 in Anchorage and gave us time to gain medical knowledge and capacity,” said Mayor Ethan Berkowitz. “Our ability to move through “Easing Up” depends on our discipline in maintaining the physical distancing and hygiene that made us successful over the past month.”

EO-07 mandates that Anchorage residents:

limit outings and physical contact with those outside their household
maintain physical distancing of at least six feet from those outside their household whenever possible
not gather in groups of more than twenty (20) people, even with physical distancing

In addition, residents are strongly encouraged to continue practicing recommended hygiene, including wearing face coverings or masks when in public.

EO-07 allows for the limited operation of the following business sectors and gatherings, subject to increased hygiene and physical distancing requirements:

Retail Businesses
Non-Critical, Non-Public Facing Businesses (Professional Services)
Non-Critical, Public Facing Businesses (interact with public or have storefronts or in homes)
Personal Care Services
Dine-in Food
Childcare and Day Camps (Operating criteria will be issued shortly.)
Outdoor Fitness (Operating criteria will be issued shortly.)
Social, Religious, and Other Gatherings (Operating criteria will be issued shortly.)

EO-07 effectuates the criteria for businesses that the Municipality released on Friday April 24, which include limits on store occupancy, hygiene, and cleaning requirements, and in many cases require businesses and customers to wear face coverings.

Critical businesses that have been open under the Hunker Down order must allow and should strongly encourage employees to wear face-coverings when around the public or in close proximity to other employees, and may require customers to do so as well.

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Governor Dunleavy – Phase 1 of Reopen Alaska Starts Today

Editor — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 01:15:59 +0000

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

April 24, 2020 5 pm

Governor Issues COVID-19 Health Mandate 17

April 23, 2020 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy, with the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services today issued the State of Alaska’s 17^th COVID-19 Health Mandate on Protective Measures for Independent Commercial Fishing Vessels, along with further guidance on COVID-19 Health Mandate 016.

COVID-19 Health Mandate 017 establishes standardized protective measures to be followed by all independent commercial fishing vessels operating within Alaskan waters and ports to ensure a safe, productive fishing season while protecting communities from the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

The following additional guidance was issued on COVID-19 Health Mandate 016, Phase I of the Reopen Alaska Responsibly Plan:

Attachment I – Childcare and Day Camps – modifies Mandate 011
Attachment J – Fishing Charters – modifies Mandate 011
Attachment K – Gyms and Fitness Centers – modifies Mandate 03
Attachment L – Lodging and Overnight Camping – modifies Mandate 011
Attachment M – Intrastate Travel/Outdoor Day Activity – modifies Mandates 011 and 012

“We greatly appreciate Alaskans voluntary participation and partnership as we navigate through this process of responsibly reopening the State’s economy. Alaskans are independent people who come together in times of need – and this is a shining example of that,” said Governor Mike Dunleavy.

The Governor’s COVID-19 Health Mandates can be found here.

For the latest information on Alaska’s response to COVID-19, please visit https://covid19.alaska.gov/

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It’s Time to Support the Hospitality Industry

Editor — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 21:22:09 +0000

By Frank Dahl

April 24, 2020

For many of us, the sudden realities of the COVID-19 pandemic are like a slap in the face. Visceral emotions and anxiety, tangible losses, a plummeting economy of closed businesses, and $10 barrels of oil. The carnage and catastrophic damage from illness and financial decimation will be long-lasting.

As I try to equate hardships from a positive vantage point, defaulting to a “could be worse” perspective, in the case of Alaska’s hospitality market – particularly in Anchorage, optimism is tough to come by.

I’ve owned enough bars, restaurants, and retail stores over five decades to understand the basics of economy and cycles. Weathering the storm of consumer downturns or cost overruns is part of a hospitality business owner’s existence. We’re used to it. Even new taxes and fees, while not favored, can come to fruition if short-sighted policymakers and anti-business advocates gain an edge in public sentiment. Our industry is one of perseverance, consistent service delivery, and accountability.

But the most recent Municipality of Anchorage election, and the passage of a new alcohol tax, makes me take pause. Perhaps the hospitality industry is entering a new dawn? One where the public and government minimize its importance and place little value on the tens of thousands of employees and their families in the industry.

I’m perplexed at how the voters in Anchorage could even remotely endorse taxing the hospitality industry at the same time the industry has been shuttered and forced to close. Bankruptcies, defaults, droves of staff laid off, unemployment skyrocketing, relied-upon patronage rethinking social eating and drinking… the prolific effects of COVID-19 may very-well have hobbled the hospitality industry for years to come.

Examples of the canceling of the cruise ship season, coupled with massive reductions in flights and hotel reservations, and restaurants and bars being closed are the most in-your-face results of our pandemic. Add to the equation temporary closing of movie theaters, bingo, and charitable gaming venues, bowling alleys, entertainment centers (e.g. fun centers; trampoline parks; laser tags), and myriad recreational establishments, and suddenly we’re in a literal calamity of epic proportions.

So back to the tax that only a slim majority of Anchorage voters barely approved.

For those that voted “yes,” why on Earth would you be duped into thinking a new tax on alcohol sales will reduce crime, lessen homelessness, or resolve mental illness rife throughout the Municipality?

I oppose alcohol tax, from an industry perspective, because of five primary reasons:

(1) A new tax sends a derogatory message to patrons and industry employees that we’ll all be penalized even in a downturned economy – and it suggests alcohol is bad (hence the label “sin tax”);

(2) A new tax nudges patrons who were already considering eating and drinking at home – to do so because now they’re unsure how much more expensive their food and beverages will be after a tax, which causes a domino effect of lost revenue (e.g. the fuel used to drive to an establishment; no baby sitter used; no parking fees paid downtown; and of course, no patronage at establishments so the wait staff earns less and food services are lessened and distributors deliver less…rippling into a depreciated economy);

(3) Earmarking and promises of curing societal woes through a tax hike on food and drinks (or a hotel room or rental car or airline ticket or chewing tobacco or cannabis or vehicle fuel…) are illusory and almost never results in a community benefit or measurable resolution to civic problems;

(4) Government at many levels is too big or inefficient, and lacks accountability, so adding more money to political coffers is throwing caution to the wind; and

(5) In consideration of the pandemic before us, adversely affecting industries across the spectrum globally, a new tax NOW is offensive and insulting to an industry that’s foundational to Alaskan commerce;

Rather than shame the pro-tax, anti-hospitality industry electorate, and policymakers, I’ll try to be thoughtful and positive.

The food, beverage, lodging, and transportation facets of the Alaskan hospitality industry are integral to the state’s economy. All totaled, our industry is likely the second-largest sector after natural resource development.

The havoc thrust upon employees by COVID-19 will cause irreparable harm in some cases – and severe business injury to nearly all others. This is pure devastation.

Don’t even consider a tax (and preferably repeal the Anchorage alcohol tax just passed).

To all of the government leaders, please help our industry now. Allow doors to be open and services to be rendered!

To past, current and prospective customers, please buy from, shop at, and patronize hospitality services as much as you can afford to start our economic engine.

Solidarity in support of the hospitality industry is critical now, more than ever.

The havoc thrust upon employees by COVID-19 will cause irreparable harm in some cases – and severe business injury to nearly all others. This is pure devastation.

It’s time for the members of the state’s executive and legislative branches at all levels, from municipal to borough, state to federal, to rise to the occasion and actively support the hospitality industry. Don’t even consider a tax (and preferably repeal the Anchorage alcohol tax just passed).

And while we’re at it, let’s thank people in the industry and show our appreciation for what they’ve faced, and risk, as they serve all of us every day and stand at the front lines of business.

We’ll get through this pandemic and hopefully be the better for it, God willing without new fees and taxes, and motivated because of how vital our beloved hospitality and tourism industries are to the Last Frontier.

Frank Dahl is a former board member of Alaska CHARR, co-founder and former President of Anchorage CHARR, and longtime bar and restaurant owner. He’s a Paul Harris Fellow in Rotary and Alaska Legislative Citation recipient for community and economic service to the state of Alaska.

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Governor Dunleavy provides measures to reopen the economy.

Editor — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 01:12:21 +0000

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

Governor Dunlevy and members of his administration provided an update to Alaskans on the COVID-19 outbreak and measures being taken to reopen the state’s economy.

April 23, 2020, 5 pm

Governor Issues COVID-19 Health Mandate 16

April 22, 2020

(Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy, with the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services today issued the State of Alaska’s 16^th COVID-19 Health Mandate, the first in a series to responsibly reopen Alaska.

COVID-19 Health Mandate 016, Phase I of the Reopen Alaska Responsibly Plan, seeks to balance the ongoing need to maintain diligent efforts to slow and disrupt the rate of infection with the corresponding critical need to resume economic activity in a reasonable and safe manner.

The activities and businesses listed below that were previously governed by the referenced Mandates may resume under the conditions and guidance provided in the following attachments.

Attachment D – Non-Essential Public Facing Businesses Generally – modifies Mandate 11
Attachment E – Retail Businesses – modifies Mandate 11
Attachment F – Restaurants Dine-In Services – modifies Mandate 3
Attachment G – Personal Care Services – modifies Mandate 9
Attachment H – Non-Essential Non-Public-Facing Businesses – modifies Mandate 11

The Governor’s COVID-19 Health Mandates can be found here.

For the latest information on Alaska’s response to COVID-19, please visit https://covid19.alaska.gov/

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Governor Mike Dunleavy discusses Phase 1 of Reopening Alaska

Editor — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 01:34:10 +0000

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

April 22, 2020 5 pm

Health mandates are orders issued by Governor Mike Dunleavy, Alaska Health and Social Services Commissioner Adam Crum, and Alaska Chief Medical Officer Dr. Anne Zink.

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

April 22, 2020 ANCHORAGE — The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) today announced six new cases of COVID-19 in three Alaska communities – Anchorage (4), Wasilla (1) and Juneau (1).

This brings the total case count in Alaska to 335.

These new cases were reported from 12:00 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. on April 21 and reflect data posted at noon today on coronavirus-response-alaska-dhss.hub.arcgis.com. Of the new cases, two are male and four are female. Three are under the age of 10; one is aged 10-19; and two are aged 20-29. There have been a total of 36 hospitalizations and nine deaths with no new hospitalizations or deaths reported yesterday. Recovered cases now total 196, including 28 new recovered cases recorded yesterday.

Governor Unveils Path to Reopening Alaskan Economy

April 21, 2020

(Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today unveiled Phase One of the State’s approach to reopening segments of the Alaskan economy.

Beginning Friday, April 24, 2020, the following businesses and industries may reopen, following rigorous health and safety standards:

Restaurants – limited dine-in services
Retail Stores – limited in-store shopping
Personal Services Businesses (ie. barbers, nail salons, hairdressers) – limited services
Non-Essential Businesses (ie. professional business services) – limited services

“Through the public’s outstanding efforts to social distance and adhere to the health mandates set in place, we have witnessed a slow in the spread of COVID-19, effectively protecting the health of our families and loved ones. Compliance with the health mandates came with an economic slowdown and it is time to take a multi-phased approach to reopening our economy. Alaska’s many local businesses and industries are vital to the economic health of the state, and I am pleased that our efforts to protect the health and well-being of Alaskans are showing statistics that allow us to reopen business,” said Governor Mike Dunleavy. “Many Alaskans may be able to return to work and participate in activities they enjoy. We will provide further guidance on what this looks like in the coming days and will closely monitor this reopening to determine further actions.”

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Anchorage Mayor provides clarity about the Municipality’s timeline to ease restrictions on businesses

Editor — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 20:14:08 +0000

Wednesday, April 22nd community briefing: Today, the Mayor will provide clarity about the Municipality’s timeline to ease restrictions on businesses. He will be joined by Natasha Pineda, Director of the Anchorage Health Department and Chris Schutte, Director of the Office of Community and Economic Development. The “Safe Anchorage: Roadmap to Reopening the Municipality of Anchorage” is available online at muni.org/COVID-19/roadmap For the latest information about the Municipality’s response to COVID-19, please visit muni.org/COVID-19
Posted by Mayor Ethan Berkowitz on Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz gives a community briefing about the Municipality and Federal Government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic

Wednesday, April 22nd community briefing:

Today, the Mayor will provide clarity about the Municipality’s timeline to ease restrictions on businesses.

He will be joined by Natasha Pineda, Director of the Anchorage Health Department and Chris Schutte, Director of the Office of Community and Economic Development.
The “Safe Anchorage: Roadmap to Reopening the Municipality of Anchorage” is available online at muni.org/COVID-19/roadmap For the latest information about the Municipality’s response to COVID-19, please visit muni.org/COVID-19

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Matanuska-Susitna Borough Press Conference Discussing COVID-19

Editor — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 19:35:27 +0000

COVID-19 Press Conference-April 22
Posted by Matanuska-Susitna Borough on Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Matanuska-Susitna Borough gives a community briefing about the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Erickson speaks to the community on mobile testing and expanded medical services. Mask wearing in public is encouraged.

Monday, April 22, 11 – noon, 2020

WHEN:

Wednesday, April 22, 2020 / 11:00 am

WHERE:

MSB Assembly Chambers, 350 E. Dahlia Ave., Palmer

AGENDA:

Intro: Mayor Vern Halter
Ken Barkley, DES Director
Dr. Thomas Quimby, Clinical Lead – Mat-Su Regional’s COVID-19 task force.
Dr. Wade Erickson, Capstone Clinic
Elizabeth Ripley, Mat-Su Health Foundation
Q and A: George Hays
Closing: Mayor Halter

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Governor announces plan to reopen Alaska

Editor — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 01:08:02 +0000

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

April 20, 2020 5 pm

Two new cases of COVID-19 announced in two Alaska communities

April 20, 2020 ANCHORAGE — The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) today announced two new cases of COVID-19 in two Alaska communities – Palmer (1) and Chugiak (1). This brings the total case count in Alaska to 321.

These new cases were reported from 12:00 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. on April 19 and reflect data posted at noon today on coronavirus-response-alaska-dhss.hub.arcgis.com.

Of the new cases, one is male and one is female. One is aged 30-39; and one is aged 60-69. There have been a total of 36 hospitalizations and nine deaths with no new hospitalizations or deaths reported yesterday. Recovered cases now total 161, including eight new recovered cases recorded 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.
t clinton.bennett@alaska.gov.

A Plan Forward

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Mayor Berkowitz will discuss a roadmap to re-open Anchorage

Editor — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 00:10:03 +0000

April 20, 2020: in today’s community briefing, Mayor Berkowitz will discuss a roadmap to re-open Anchorage. He will be joined by Natasha Pineda, Director, Anchorage Health Department; Dr. Bruce Chandler, Medical Officer, Anchorage Health Department; Chris Schutte, Director, Office of Community and Economic Development. Anchorage residents may participate in the briefing by submitting questions in the comments of the Facebook live.
Posted by Mayor Ethan Berkowitz on Monday, April 20, 2020

Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz gives a community briefing about the Municipality and Federal Government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic

Monday, April 20, noon – 4:00 p.m., 2020

April 20, 2020: in today’s community briefing, Mayor Berkowitz will discuss a roadmap to re-open Anchorage. He will be joined by Natasha Pineda, Director, Anchorage Health Department; Dr. Bruce Chandler, Medical Officer, Anchorage Health Department; Chris Schutte, Director, Office of Community and Economic Development. Anchorage residents may participate in the briefing by submitting questions in the comments of the Facebook live.

Roadmap to Reopening Anchorage

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COVID19 – Alaska Politics and Elections

Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy 4/29 COVID-19 Press Briefing

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

Phase 1

Starts Friday, April 24, 2020

Four new cases of COVID-19 reported in two Alaska communities

How many confirmed cases of COVID-19 are there in Alaska?

Latest data on COVID-19 in Alaska

Anchorage Municipality update on the responses to COVID-19

Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz gives a community briefing about the Municipality and Federal Government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic

How many confirmed cases of COVID-19 are there in Alaska?

Latest data on COVID-19 in Alaska

Alaska Borough/Community Websites

Governor Dunleavy – Phase 1 of Reopen Alaska Starts Today

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

How many confirmed cases of COVID-19 are there in Alaska?

Latest data on COVID-19 in Alaska

It’s Time to Support the Hospitality Industry

By Frank Dahl

April 24, 2020

Frank Dahl is a former board member of Alaska CHARR, co-founder and former President of Anchorage CHARR, and longtime bar and restaurant owner. He’s a Paul Harris Fellow in Rotary and Alaska Legislative Citation recipient for community and economic service to the state of Alaska.

Governor Dunleavy provides measures to reopen the economy.

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

How many confirmed cases of COVID-19 are there in Alaska?

Latest data on COVID-19 in Alaska

Governor Mike Dunleavy discusses Phase 1 of Reopening Alaska

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

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

How many confirmed cases of COVID-19 are there in Alaska?

Latest data on COVID-19 in Alaska

Anchorage Mayor provides clarity about the Municipality’s timeline to ease restrictions on businesses

Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz gives a community briefing about the Municipality and Federal Government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic

How many confirmed cases of COVID-19 are there in Alaska?

Latest data on COVID-19 in Alaska

Alaska Borough/Community Websites

Matanuska-Susitna Borough Press Conference Discussing COVID-19

Matanuska-Susitna Borough gives a community briefing about the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Erickson speaks to the community on mobile testing and expanded medical services. Mask wearing in public is encouraged.

How many confirmed cases of COVID-19 are there in Alaska?

Latest data on COVID-19 in Alaska

Alaska Borough/Community Websites

Governor announces plan to reopen Alaska

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

How many confirmed cases of COVID-19 are there in Alaska?

Latest data on COVID-19 in Alaska

Mayor Berkowitz will discuss a roadmap to re-open Anchorage

Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz gives a community briefing about the Municipality and Federal Government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic

How many confirmed cases of COVID-19 are there in Alaska?

Latest data on COVID-19 in Alaska

Alaska Borough/Community Websites