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COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall Meeting

Tue, Sep 22 from 5:00 – 6:00pm ADT  News

Join DHSS Commissioner Adam Crum, Major General Torrence Saxe, and Acting Attorney General Ed Sniffen for a virtual town hall meeting on the status of Alaska’s health mandates, emergency declaration, and powers that a local government can take during a crisis.   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 Michael J. Dunleavy – Press Briefing on COVID-19

8/18 COVID-19 Press Briefing

Alaska COVID-19 Case Count Summary: August 18, 2020

Alaska DHSS sent this bulletin at 08/18/2020 04:05 PM AKDT

CASE COUNT SUMMARY, Tuesday, August 18, 2020 DHSS today announced 68 new people with COVID-19 in Alaska and one death. 64 are residents in 18 communities: Anchorage (21), Wasilla (8), Kenai (6), Soldotna (6), Fairbanks (4), North Pole (4), Kenai Peninsula Borough North (2), Northwest-Arctic Borough (2), Sitka (2) and one each in Douglas, Eagle River, Homer, Juneau, Kotzebue, Nome, Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Valdez-Cordova Census Area and Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area. Four nonresident cases were reported in:

  • Kodiak Island Borough: 2 seafood industry
  • Kenai Peninsula Borough: 1 under investigation in Soldotna
  • Petersburg Borough: 1 under investigation in Petersburg

One duplicate resident case has been removed and one resident case has been corrected to a nonresident case. This brings the total number of Alaska resident cases is 4,371 and the total number of nonresident cases to 806. Of the 64 Alaska residents, 29 are male, 34 are female and one is unknown. Four are under the age of 10; four are aged 10-19; 12 are aged 20-29; 10 are aged 30-39; 15 are aged 40-49; seven are aged 50-59; nine are aged 60-69; two are aged 70-79 and one is aged 80 or older. There have been a total of 179 hospitalizations and 29 deaths with four new hospitalizations and one new death reported yesterday. The person who died was a male Anchorage resident in his 80s with underlying health conditions. Our thoughts are with his loved ones and family members. There are currently 41 patients diagnosed with COVID-19 who are hospitalized and six additional patients who are considered persons under investigation (PUI) for a total of 47 current COVID-related hospitalizations. Individuals who no longer require isolation (recovered cases) total 1,285. A total of 310,009 tests have been conducted. The average percentage of daily positive tests for the previous seven days is 1.79%. ANCHORAGE PIONEER HOME UPDATE: Staff at the Anchorage Pioneer Home have been aggressively responding to an outbreak at the home first reported on August 6. Since the last update on August 12, ongoing testing of residents and staff throughout the home has identified an additional five cases: four elders and one staff member. This brings the total number of positive cases to 17 as of August 18, including 14 elders and three staff. As testing continues at the Anchorage Pioneer Home, DHSS will periodically provide updates about the outbreak through this daily case count summary. Note: This report reflects data from 12 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. on August 17 that posted at noon today on the Alaska Coronavirus Response Hub. There is a lag between cases being reported on the DHSS data dashboard and what local communities report as details are confirmed and documentation is received. Reporting of new hospitalizations also lag, while the current number of hospitalized patients represents more real-time data. To view more data visit: data.coronavirus.alaska.gov

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]]> 8935 Governor Dunleavy and public health officials held a press briefing to provide an update on the COVID-19 outbreak in Alaska. https://www.apeonline.org/2020/07/29/governor-dunleavy-and-public-health-officials-held-a-press-briefing-to-provide-an-update-on-the-covid-19-outbreak-in-alaska/ Wed, 29 Jul 2020 19:34:43 +0000 https://www.apeonline.org/?p=8915 The post Governor Dunleavy and public health officials held a press briefing to provide an update on the COVID-19 outbreak in Alaska. appeared first on Alaska Politics and Elections.

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

July 28, 2020 5 pm Governor Dunleavy and public health officials held a press briefing to provide an update on the COVID-19 outbreak in Alaska.

Alaska COVID-19 Case Count Summary: July 28, 2020

Alaska DHSS sent this bulletin at 07/28/2020 02:54 PM AKDT

CASE COUNT SUMMARY, Tuesday, July 28, 2020

DHSS today announced 137 new people with COVID-19 and one death in Alaska. 110 are residents in 19 communities: Anchorage (71), Eagle River (6), Juneau (6), Fairbanks (5), Chugiak (3), Wasilla (3), Kenai (2), Palmer (2), Seward (2) and one each in Valdez-Cordova Census Area, Cordova, Homer, Ketchikan, North Pole, Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, SE Fairbanks Census Area, Soldotna, Utqiaġvik and Yakutat Borough/Hoonah-Angoon Census Area combined. 27 new nonresidents were also identified in:

  • Municipality of Anchorage: 3 with a purpose under investigation in Anchorage
  • Bristol Bay and Lake & Peninsula boroughs: 1 other industry
  • City and Borough of Juneau: 3 seafood industry in Juneau
  • Kenai Peninsula Borough: 2 seafood industry in Seward; 1 with a purpose under investigation in Seward
  • Matanuska-Susitna Borough: 2 with purpose under investigation in Wasilla; 1 visitor in Willow; 1 with a purpose under investigation in Big Lake
  • Valdez-Cordova Census Area: 2 seafood industry in Valdez
  • Location under investigation: 1 visitor; 10 with a purpose under investigation

One previously identified resident case has been corrected to a nonresident case; two duplicate resident cases have been removed; and new nonresident seafood industry cases from previous dates are being included on the dashboard today. This brings the total number of Alaska resident cases to 2,729 and the total number of nonresident cases to 621. Of the 110 Alaska residents, 55 are male and 55 are female. One is under the age of 10; seven are aged 10-19; 37 are aged 20-29; 23 are aged 30-39; 14 are aged 40-49; 13 are aged 50-59; 10 are aged 60-69; four are aged 70-79 and one is aged 80 or older. There have been a total of 120 hospitalizations and 22 deaths with four new hospitalizations and one new death reported yesterday. The person who died was a male Fairbanks resident in his 40s. There are currently 36 patients diagnosed with COVID-19 who are hospitalized and an additional eight patients who are considered persons under investigation (PUI) for a total of 44 current COVID-related hospitalizations. Individuals who no longer require isolation (recovered cases) total 836. A total of 213,875 tests have been conducted. The average percentage of daily positive tests for the previous three days is 2.65%. This report reflects data from 12:00 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. on July 27 that posted at noon today on the Alaska Coronavirus Response Hub. Please note that occasionally there is a lag between cases being reported on the DHSS data dashboard and what local communities report as details are confirmed and documentation is received. To view more data visit: coronavirus-response-alaska-dhss.hub.arcgis.com

 

Atwood Building Closed Due to Positive COVID-19 Case

This morning, the Dunleavy administration was notified that a worker in the Atwood Building tested positive for COVID-19. The individual is asymptomatic and was found through contact tracing. In an effort to protect state employees and the public, Governor Mike Dunleavy ordered the Atwood Building closed at 12:00 p.m., today, Friday, July 24, 2020. Janitorial staff will conduct a thorough cleaning of the entire building this weekend so the Atwood can reopen on Monday, July 27, 2020.

Health Mandate 010: Interstate and International Travel

Updated: July 14, 2020 Expiration: Until Rescinded
Health Mandate 010 gives clear requirements for all travelers arriving in Alaska from another state or country. All travelers must provide a qualified negative COVID-19 test, participate in a test once arriving in Alaska, or quarantine for 14 days. For more details visit: https://covid19.alaska.gov/travelers

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

July 7, 2020 5 pm

CASE COUNT SUMMARY, Monday, July 6, 2020 DHSS today announced 30 people with COVID-19 in Alaska. 28 are residents in seven communities: Anchorage (19), Fairbanks (3), North Pole (2), Kenai (1), Seward (1), Sterling (1) and Wasilla (1). The total number of Alaska cases is now 1,166. Two new nonresidents were also identified in:

  • City and Borough of Juneau: 1 unknown industry
  • 1 unknown location and industry

The total number of nonresident cases is now 237. The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) announced yesterday a passenger on the Alaska Marine Highway System tested positive for COVID-19. DHSS has determined the only close contact to be the person’s traveling companion. More details can be read in these press releases: DOT&PF and the City of Cordova. Of the 28 Alaska residents, 14 are male and 14 are female. Three are under the age of 10; one is aged 10-19; eight are aged 20-29; six are aged 30-39; five are aged 40-49; three are aged 50-59 and two are 60-69. Two new hospitalizations were reported yesterday for a total of 74 hospitalizations. The Alaska State Hospital and Nursing Home Association is reporting 16 people positive for COVID-19 who are hospitalized, which is the largest number reported thus far. In total, 25 hospitalized patients are either positive or are a person under investigation. There are 16 total deaths with no new deaths reported. Recovered cases now total 552, with four new recovered case recorded yesterday. A total of 128,330 tests have been conducted. The average percentage of daily positive tests for the previous three days is 1.42%. This report reflects data from 12:00 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. on July 5 that posted at noon today on the Alaska Coronavirus Response Hub. 

To view more data: coronavirus-response-alaska-dhss.hub.arcgis.com

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

June 10, 2020

Notice To Travelers Arriving in AlaskaBeginning Saturday, June 6, 2020 at 12:01am travelers arriving into Alaska from another state or country must follow new protocols. Read the new rules at the Traveler Information Page.  

Health Mandate 10.1 – International and Interstate Travel – Order for Self-Quarantine

Travel Declaration Form for All Incoming Passengers: All people arriving in Alaska from international locations or travel from other states, whether resident, worker or visitor, are required to selfquarantine for 14 days and monitor for illness. Arriving residents and workers in self-quarantine, should work from home, unless you support critical infrastructure. For more details please see Health Mandate 10.1 and a list of critical infrastructure. Travelers arriving in Alaska may submit the form online or download, print, scan, sign, and email to akcovidtravel@ak-prepared.com. Printed forms will also be available in airports receiving flights international and out-of-state flights.

Alaska Critical Infrastructure COVID-19 Community/Workforce Protective Plans

Resources from the Office of Governor Mike Dunleavy, Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, and Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.
The Governor’s Health Mandate 10 directs: “All people arriving in Alaska, whether resident, worker or visitor, are required to self-quarantine for 14 days and monitor for illness. Arriving residents and workers in self-quarantine, should work from home, unless you support critical infrastructure.” The Governor’s Health Mandate 12 directs: “All in-state travel between communities, whether resident, worker, or visitor, is prohibited unless travel is to support critical infrastructure, or for critical personal needs.” If your business meets the criteria identified in Alaska Essential Services and Critical Workforce Infrastructure Order, and your workers must either travel between Alaskan communities or travel to enter Alaska and begin work on critical infrastructure before their self-quarantine period is complete, you must submit a plan or protocol for maintaining critical infrastructure to the Unified Command as soon as possible. The plan must outline protective measures your business will enact in order to avoid the spread of COVID-19 and not endanger lives in the communities in which you operate, of others who serve as a part of that infrastructure or the ability of that critical infrastructure to function. If workers are able complete a full 14-day self-quarantine before starting work, that is the preferred method. If not, they must adhere to the protective measures your business is enacting during work times. They must still follow guidelines for self-quarantine during non-work periods. Please submit protective plans by email to akcovidplans@ak-prepared.com, and use the name of your business at the start of the email Subject line, and the start of the filename for any attached files. CLICK HERE FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON DEVELOPING PLANS If your company requests that the State of Alaska withhold any information contained in your Community/Workforce Protective Plan from public release because the information is protected under AS 40.25.120(a), you must submit the following information via email to criticalinfrastructurebranch@alaska.gov:

  1. identify each set of discrete information that the company asserts is protected;
  2. identify each specific legal authority that the company asserts applies to each such set of information; and
  3. for each such set of information, explain why the company asserts the information is protected based on each legal authority the company asserts applies to that information.

Please note your request that State of Alaska not disclose information your company asserts is protected is itself subject to disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act. Accordingly, your company needs to do the same three things identified above for any information in your request that your company asserts is protected.

 

   

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

June 3, 2020 5 pm

MANDATORY 14-DAY QUARANTINE FOR ALL INCOMING PASSENGERS

Due to the rapid spread of COVID-19 and the high incidence of travel-related infection, the State of Alaska has instituted a mandatory 14-day quarantine for all incoming passengers. The potential for widespread transmission of COVID-19 by infected individuals entering Alaska threatens the health and well-being of Alaskans, as well as the infrastructure and security of the state. In an abundance of caution and to assist in flattening the curve regarding the spread of COVID-19 in Alaska, the State of Alaska, under its authority to protect the public health, is implementing advanced protocols to ensure all travelers arriving in Alaska participate in 14 consecutive days of self-quarantine to begin immediately upon arrival, allowing for travel from an airport or portage to the designated quarantine location.

https://covid19.alaska.gov/unified-command/traveldeclarationform/

 

International & Interstate Travel: Health Mandate 10 orders a mandatory 14-day self-quarantine for both international & interstate travelers (resident or non-resident) traveling to Alaska; failure to follow this order is punishable by law. *HM 10 has been extended until June 5, 2020.

 

18 new cases of COVID-19 reported in eight Alaska communities; one nonresident case in Anchorage

June 3, 2020 ANCHORAGE — The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) today announced 18 new cases of COVID-19 in eight communities: Anchorage (5), Homer (4), Wasilla (3), Eagle River (2), Soldotna (1), Palmer (1), Kenai Peninsula Borough (1) and Big Lake (1). This brings the total number of Alaska cases to 505.

This report reflects data from 12:00 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. on June 2 that posted at noon today on the Alaska Coronavirus Response Hub.

Kenai Peninsula Borough announced today that three individuals at the Nikiski Fire Department have tested positive for COVID-19 and other members have been quarantined due to their potential exposure. Providence Health & Services Alaska is providing updates about the cases at their Transitional Care Center on their website. The Section of Epidemiology and Public Health Nursing continue to assist these communities and organizations with their investigations and contact tracing.

Of the new Alaska cases, five are male and 13 are female. Three are aged 10-19; three are aged 20-29; two are 30-39; one is aged 40-49; three are aged 50-59; two are aged 60-69; three are aged 70-79; and one is 80 or older. There have been a total of 47 hospitalizations and 10 deaths with no new hospitalizations or deaths reported yesterday. Recovered cases now total 373, with two new recovered cases recorded yesterday. A total of 58,183 tests have been conducted.

One new nonresident case was identified in a seafood worker in Anchorage. The person was detected through testing at the airport on their arrival and has been in self-quarantine. The case is listed separately from the total Alaska case count as the person is not a resident of Alaska. The nonresident cases now total 23, of which 15 are in the seafood industry.

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Governor Michael J. Dunleavy – 5/29 COVID-19 Press Briefing

Governor Dunleavy was joined by Dr. Zink and Commissioner Crum to provide Alaskans an update on the COVID-19 virus and discuss updates to the state’s travel quarantine mandate.

 

Five new cases of COVID-19 reported in four Alaska communities; one nonresident case in Kenai Peninsula Borough

May 29, 2020 ANCHORAGE — The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) today announced five new cases of COVID-19 in four communities: Anchorage (2), Juneau (1), Homer (1) and Soldotna (1). This brings the total Alaska case count to 430.

This report reflects data from 12:00 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. on May 28 that posted at noon today on the Alaska Coronavirus Response Hub.

The City and Borough of Juneau announced yesterday the Juneau case; their most recent case prior to this one was May 22.

Of the new Alaska cases, four are male and one is female. One is under the age of 10; one is aged 10-19; two are aged 20-29; and one is aged 60-69. There have been a total of 47 hospitalizations and 10 deaths with one new hospitalization and no new deaths reported yesterday. Recovered cases now total 367, with one new recovered cases recorded yesterday. A total of 49,439 tests have been conducted.

One new nonresident case was identified in a visitor in the Kenai Peninsula Borough. The person was detected as a positive case after they had completed their 14-day self-quarantine. The case is listed separately from the total Alaska case count since the person is not a resident of Alaska. The nonresident cases now total 18, three of whom are visitors.

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

5/15 COVID-19 Press Briefing

One new cases of COVID-19 reported in Anchorage; one nonresident case

May 15, 2020 ANCHORAGE — The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) today announced one new case of COVID-19 in Anchorage. This brings the total Alaska case count to 388.

These cases reflect data from 12:00 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. on May 14 that posted at noon today on the Alaska Coronavirus Response Hub.

There was also a case identified in a seafood industry worker who is in the Municipality of Anchorage. Since the person is not an Alaska resident, the case is not included in the total Alaska case count of 388. There have been a total of eight nonresident cases.

The new Alaska case is a female aged 20-29. There have been a total of 41 hospitalizations and 10 deaths with two new hospitalizations and no deaths reported yesterday. Recovered cases now total 343, including nine new recovered cases recorded yesterday. A total of 32,418 tests have been conducted.

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation reported today a second case identified in the YK Delta region. The person was identified through COVID-19 screening and testing of passengers traveling through the Bethel Airport. See the YKHC press release for more details. This case will be included in tomorrow’s Alaska case count which reports data for May 15.

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Health Mandate 10.1 – International and Interstate Travel – Order for Self-Quarantine

Travel Declaration Form for All Incoming Passengers:

All people arriving in Alaska from international locations or travel from other states, whether resident, worker or visitor, are required to selfquarantine for 14 days and monitor for illness. Arriving residents and workers in self-quarantine, should work from home, unless you support critical infrastructure. For more details please see Health Mandate 10.1 and a list of critical infrastructure.

Travelers arriving in Alaska may submit the form online or download, print, scan, sign, and email to akcovidtravel@ak-prepared.com. Printed forms will also be available in airports receiving flights international and out-of-state flights.

First Lady Announces Volunteer of the Year Award Recipients

May 15, 2020 (Anchorage, AK) – First Lady Rose Dunleavy today announced and recognized Alaskan volunteers across the state as recipients of the First Lady Volunteer of the Year Award for their selfless COVID-19 pandemic response efforts. Since 1975, the awards have recognized volunteers who engage in unpaid charitable activities, demonstrate personal commitment to long-term volunteer services, and make a significant impact for Alaskans.

“This has been no ordinary year. As we face a once-in-a-generation challenge with the coronavirus pandemic, thousands of Alaskans in every corner of the Last Frontier are humbly volunteering their time, skill, and resources. This year, I am using the Volunteer of the Year Program to recognize the efforts of all those who are working so hard to support their communities and protect their neighbors and vulnerable Alaskans. Volunteers, know that your efforts this year will never be forgotten,” said First Lady Dunleavy. “Mike and I ask that all Alaskans join us in expressing our sincere gratitude for your service to our great state in this time of need.”

Watch a video message thanking Alaskans for their volunteer efforts during COVID-19 from First Lady Rose Dunleavy here.

For more information on the First Lady Volunteer Awards, including past awardees, click here.

 

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

May 6, 2020 5 pm

(Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced plans for Phase Two of the State’s approach to reopening segments of the Alaskan economy in an effort to balance the ongoing need to slow the rate of the COVID-19 infection with the critical need to resume economic activity in a reasonable and safe manner.

Beginning Friday, May 8, 2020, Phase Two of the Reopen Alaska Responsibly Plan will take effect, allowing most non-essential businesses to reopen with safeguards. This will allow for the following:

  • 50% capacity for retail, restaurants, and other non-essential businesses outlined in Phase One. Walk-ins permitted.
  • 50% capacity, or up to 20 patrons, for personal care services. Reservations only.
  • 50 person capacity for social and religious gatherings.
  • 25% capacity for fitness centers. Walk-ins permitted.
  • 50% capacity for swimming pools. Walk-ins permitted.
  • 25% capacity for bars, libraries, and museums. Walk-ins permitted.

Additional guidance will be available on May 7, 2020 at https://covid19.alaska.gov/reopen/.

CARES Act Funds

Governor Dunleavy today called upon the Alaska Legislative Budget and Audit (LB&A) Committee to meet as soon as possible and approve the distribution of the pending $870 million CARES Act funds to Alaskan communities and businesses.

“CARES Act funding was approved several weeks ago by Congress. Right now, a large part of it is still waiting for approval from the legislature – the LB&A Committee. We were hoping that today we’d be able to report that LB&A met and approved approximately $568 million for municipal relief, $290 million for small business relief, $100 million for fisheries relief, $10 million for homeless prevention, $49 million for FAA grants to rural airports, and $3 million for transportation operations. Unfortunately, these funds are still awaiting approval by the legislature,” said Governor Mike Dunleavy. “As we’ve said before, we need this money in the hands of these entities now. We’re asking that the LB&A Committee to join with Senator Giessel and Representative Pruitt, and other members of the Legislature, in their effort to move quickly on this so these entities can begin mitigating the economic impacts of the virus.”

Background

On March 26th, the U.S. Congress passed the CARES Act. President Donald Trump signed the CARES Act on March 27th. On April 21st, upon receiving the funds from the U.S. Treasury, the Dunleavy administration submitted an initial distribution plan to the LB&A Committee for consideration. On May 1st, following meetings with lawmakers, community leaders, and federal partners, the Dunleavy Administration submitted a revised distribution plan to the LB&A Committee, requesting expedited action.

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

April 29, 2020 5 pm

Reopen Alaska Responsibly
 

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.

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.

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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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