Tag: coronavirus
Dunleavy’s town hall meetings suspended so he can monitor coronavirus
Governor Mike Dunleavy has suspended three public town hall meetings he was planning to hold this week.
Arctic Winter Games in Whitehorse canceled over coronavirus concerns
Organizers of the Arctic Winter Games in Whitehorse made a decision to cancel the event over coronavirus concerns.
University of Alaska officials prepare for coronavirus
No students, faculty or staff in the system have reported exposure to the virus, and there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus, in Alaska.
Cruise ship turned away over coronavirus will be cleaned and have a new crew when it docks in Alaska
A cruise ship turned away from ports in Asia over fears of a new virus will be cleaned to federal standards and carry a different crew when the vessel docks in Alaska, officials said.
Amid national crunch, Alaska’s coronavirus test supply is adequate, officials say
There's a national testing crunch right now for the coronavirus as the number of cases rise, with Vice President Mike Pence acknowledging that there aren't enough to meet demand
Amid coronavirus fears, who decides if a cruise ship can come or not?
Alaska’s cruise ship season begins in April, and that’s making a lot of people anxious in port towns that have, so far, been untouched by the COVID-19 virus.
Is your Alaska doctor as worried about coronavirus as you are? Maybe not.
There are no confirmed cases of coronavirus in Alaska. The state is testing more patients everyday and medical experts say the virus is likely to be discovered in the state soon. At local clinics and hospitals, doctors are fielding lots of questions. Many say they're counseling patients to take COVID-19 seriously, but not to panic.
LISTEN: Experts answer Alaskans’ questions about coronavirus
Coronavirus is spreading rapidly across the globe. While Alaska has not yet had any confirmed cases, the United States has, and health and emergency preparedness officials are getting ready to combat the virus locally.
Coronavirus update, March 5: Eight negative tests, one pending; school districts weigh travel restrictions
The Anchorage School District announced Wednesday it has cancelled all school sponsored out-of-state travel through April
Anchorage School District outlines plan for coronavirus preparedness
At this time, the district is taking a number of actions including suspending handshaking routines and attendance awards and increasing sanitation of schools and buses. It is not, however, allowing students to wear masks in school unless coordinated with the school nurse.
The state has tested 4 people for coronavirus, 2 tests are pending, testing approach is “phased,” medical officer says
The state has so far tested four people for COVID-19. None tested positive. Testing for two others is in progress.
The risk of coronavirus remains low in Alaska, but empty Anchorage store shelves reveal rising anxiety
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Although she lives in Wasilla, Ann Williams was on a city-wide tour of Anchorage stores Wednesday, looking for one very specific...
Sitka herring roe fishery closed over small fish, weak markets and coronavirus uncertainty
Weak markets and smaller-than-average fish — two factors in the premature closure of last year’s fishery — are being blamed for the move, along with new uncertainty over the spread of coronavirus in China.
The Westerdam, turned away from Asia ports over coronavirus fears, will dock in Juneau
One passenger from the Westerdam initially tested positive for the virus but has since been cleared. All passengers have now left the ship, and the crew has tested negative.
3 Alaskans tested so far for coronavirus; state officials urge precautions
Alaska has begun testing for coronavirus within the state. And there have been no reported cases so far.
A Washington state resident has died of coronavirus, NPR reports
NPR is reporting that a person in Washington state infected with coronavirus has died. This is according to the Seattle and King County Department of Health.
Coronavirus hasn’t hit Alaskans, but economists here are bracing for impact
Alaska has no known cases of the coronavirus, but the outbreak has set off economic shockwaves that are already jolting Alaskans. But foreseeable outcomes are not universally terrible.
Change of plans due to coronavirus? Alaska Airlines is temporarily suspending cancellation and change fees.
Alaska Airlines will allow passengers to change or cancel bookings without penalty for the next two weeks in response to travel concerns from coronavirus.
Several cruise ships cancel Kodiak visits as companies shuffle ships because of coronavirus in Asia
The spread of the coronavirus in Southeast Asia is causing a trickle-down effect in many areas of the world, including Kodiak. Several cruise ships scheduled to visit this summer will not be coming after all due in part to the outbreak.
Coronavirus shutters Southeast Alaska geoduck clam fishery
The coronavirus that emerged in late 2019 has infected more than 60,000 people, mostly in China. Though there haven’t been any confirmed cases in Alaska, geoduck clam fishermen are feeling ripple effects.