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LISTEN: Dr. Anne Zink and Gov. Mike Dunleavy discuss reopening the economy on Talk of Alaska

Alaska Chief Medical Officer Anne Zink talks to reporters at a press conference about the novel coronavirus on Monday, March 9, 2020, while Governor Mike Dunleavy looks on in the background. (Joey Mendolia/Alaska Public Media)
Alaska Chief Medical Officer Anne Zink talks to reporters at a press conference about the novel coronavirus on Monday, March 9, 2020, while Governor Mike Dunleavy looks on in the background. (Joey Mendolia/Alaska Public Media)

Reopening Alaska's economy is something some Alaskans desperately want while others urge caution as the coronavirus pandemic continues. The governor and the mayor of the state's largest city are allowing many businesses to open again under strict social distancing guidelines. How will this work in practice and how do we know it isn’t too soon?

HOST: Lori Townsend
GUESTS:

  • Gov. Mike Dunleavy
  • Dr. Anne Zink, Alaska Chief Medical Officer

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LIVE Broadcast: Tuesday, Apr. 28, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.
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Lori Townsend is the news director and senior host for Alaska Public Media. You can send her news tips and program ideas for Talk of Alaska and Alaska Insight at ltownsend@alaskapublic.org or call 907-550-8452.