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449 new COVID cases announced over the weekend

  • DHSS Press Release

DAILY COVID-19 SUMMARY – April 19, 2021Reporting data for 12 a.m. - 11:59 p.m. April 16-18OVERVIEW – 449 new cases | 0 deaths | 39 hospitaliza…

227 COVID cases in Alaska on Thursday

  • DHSS Press Release

OVERVIEW – 227 new cases | 0 deaths | 35 hospitalizations | Statewide alert level: high | 33.3% of Alaskans vaccinated



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85 new Covid cases in Alaska on Tuesday

  • DHSS Press Release

OVERVIEW – 85 new cases | 0 deaths | 37 hospitalizations | Statewide alert level: high | 31.8% of Alaskans vaccinated

357 new COVID cases in Alaska on Monday

  • DHSS Press Release

DHSS today announced 357 new people identified with COVID-19 in Alaska over the past three days. 349 were residents in: Anchorage (132), Wasil…

67 COVID cases Friday in Alaska

  • DHSS Press Release

DHSS today announced 67 new people identified with COVID-19 in Alaska. 64 were residents in: Anchorage (17), Wasilla (17), Delta Junction (13)…

91 COVID cases in Alaska on Tuesday

  • DHSS Press Release

DHSS today announced 91 new people identified with COVID-19 in Alaska. 90 were residents in: Anchorage (23), Wasilla (22), Bethel Census Area …

337 new COVID cases in Alaska on Monday

  • DHSS Press Release

DHSS today announced 337 new people identified with COVID-19 in Alaska over the past three days. 323 were residents in: Anchorage (119), Wasil…

Symptoms

Information provided by the Municipality of Anchorage Department of Health

Symptoms

Symptoms of Coronavirus are similar to flu or colds and may include:

Runny nose, Headache, Cough, Sore throat, Fever and, A general feeling of being unwell

Preventative Measures

Information provided by the Municipality of Anchorage Department of Health

The best ways to prevent many illnesses that spread from person-to-person, including coronaviruses, are to:


• Allow at least six feet of space between people

• Wear a cloth face covering when you can't maintain physical distance

• Wash your hands often with soap and water.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.

• Stay home when you are sick.

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue or your elbow.

• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

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