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Alaska News Nightly: Friday, March 27, 2020

A close-up of a swab to collect samples for coronavirus testing (Hans Vogel/TriJet Manufacturing)
A close-up of a swab to collect samples for coronavirus testing (Hans Vogel/TriJet Manufacturing)

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Friday on Alaska News Nightly:

Ketchikan grapples with the highest rate of COVID-19 infection in the state. Plus: Small businesses in Alaska are re-tooling to manufacture supplies to help fight the outbreak. And, how to safely have fun outdoors during the pandemic.

Reports tonight from:

  • Eric Stone in Kethchikan
  • Andrew Kitchenman in Juneau
  • Tegan Hanlon, Liz Ruskin, Casey Grove, and Nat Herz Anchorage
  • Davis Hovey in Nome