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1 in 3 Alaskans admit they’ve missed bars more than gyms since the start of the pandemic, reveals survey

Cherry Digital Content Press Release
Jan 13, 2021

Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder? 1 in 3 Alaskans admit they’ve missed bars more than gyms since the start of the pandemic, reveals survey.

186 COVID cases reported in Alaska on Monday

DHHS Press Release
Jan 11, 2021

DHSS today announced 186 new people identified with COVID-19 in Alaska. 183 were residents in: Anchorage (62), Fairbanks (27), Bethel (13), Wa…

Severe allergic reactions to COVID-19 vaccines are extremely rare, CDC says

By Aimee Cunningham Science News
Jan 11, 2021

Out of the first 1.9 million doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine administered in the United States, there were 21 reported cases of severe alle…

Nearly Every Goose Creek Inmate Has Tested Positive For COVID-19, Four Have Died

By Tim Rockey
Jan 11, 2021

The Alaska Department of Corrections’ largest facility had nearly every one of the over 1,300 inmates test positive for COVID-19 during the 20…

Dr. Zink Discusses Alaska Vaccine Rollout Facts and Foibles

By Lawrence D. Weiss
Jan 7, 2021

On January 4th the Zoom room was packed with some of Alaska’s fifth estate luminaries, Dr. Anne Zink, and a host of COVID-19 experts and appar…

Anchorage COVID-19 vaccination appointments currently unavailable

DHSS Press Release
Jan 6, 2021

Due to high demand all Anchorage COVID-19 vaccination appointment slots are currently filled.

203 COVID cases in Alaska on Tuesday

DHSS Press Release
Jan 5, 2021

DHSS today announced 206 new people identified with COVID-19 in Alaska. 203 were residents in: Anchorage (57), Fairbanks (32), Wasilla (27), B…

Alaska Department of Health & Social Services Weekly Case Update December 27, 2020 – January 2, 2021

DHSS Press Release
Jan 5, 2021

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Yes, Dr. Fauci, You DO Need to Have Some Humility Here

By Thomas L. Knapp
Jan 5, 2021

"When polls said only about half of all Americans would take a vaccine, I was saying herd immunity would take 70 to 75 percent," Dr. Anthony…

3 deaths and 232 new COVID cases in Alaska on Monday

DHSS Press Release
Jan 4, 2021

DHSS today announced three deaths of Alaska residents and 232 new people identified with COVID-19 in Alaska. 227 were residents in: Anchorage …

Alaskans 65 and older can receive vaccinations starting Monday, Jan. 11

DHSS Press Release
Jan 4, 2021

In an effort to continue to quickly vaccinate Alaskans, the Alaska COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force is opening up appointment scheduling and vaccin…

What the pandemic can teach us about ways to reduce air pollution

By Carolyn Gramling Science News
Jan 4, 2021

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300 COVID cases reported Saturday in Alaska

DHSS Press Release
Jan 2, 2021

DHSS today announced 300 new people identified with COVID-19 in Alaska. 298 were residents in: Anchorage (92), Fairbanks (47), Wasilla (21), B…

Additional COVID-19 vaccine arriving soon in Alaska; older Alaskans and front-line essential workers among those next in line

DHSS Press Release
Jan 1, 2021

In January, Alaska will receive another 52,900 doses of COVID-19 vaccine: 27,300 doses of Pfizer vaccine (includes 7,800 doses allocated to th…

367 new COVID cases and three deaths Thursday in Alaska

DHSS Press Release
Dec 31, 2020

DHSS today announced the deaths of three Alaska residents and 374 new people identified with COVID-19 in Alaska. 367 were residents in: Anchor…

As 2020 comes to an end, here’s what we still don’t know about COVID-19

By Science News Staff
Dec 30, 2020

Read the original version of this story at sciencenews.org More than 68 million infected with the novel coronavirus and more than 1.5 million …

368 cases and two deaths Wednesday in Alaska

DHSS Press Release
Dec 30, 2020

DHSS today announced two deaths of Alaska residents and 374 new people identified with COVID-19 in Alaska. 368 were residents in: Anchorage (1…

217 new Covid cases in Alaska on Tuesday

DHSS Press Release
Dec 29, 2020

DHSS today announced one death of an Alaska resident and 217 new people identified with COVID-19 in Alaska. 210 were residents in: Anchorage (…

Acting Mayor Issues Emergency Order EO-17 “Easing Up”

MOA Press Release
Dec 29, 2020

Today, Acting Mayor Austin Quinn-Davidson signed Emergency Order EO-17 in response to the changing conditions of COVID-19 in the Municipality …

Palmer Bar hosting New Year’s Eve celebration with live music

By Jacob Mann
Dec 29, 2020

The Palmer Bar and Grill is kicking off 2021 with live music performed by The Acoustic Oosik during their New Year's Eve celebration Thursday …

126 Covid cases reported in Alaska on Monday

DHSS Press Release
Dec 28, 2020

DHSS today announced 126 new people identified with COVID-19 in Alaska. 124 were residents in: Anchorage (62), Wasilla (19), Palmer (13), Fair…

Seeking public comments on Phase 1B of COVID-19 vaccine distribution

DHSS Press Release
Dec 28, 2020

A meeting to take public comments about phase 1B – which includes those aged 75 and older and front-line essential workers – of Alaska's COVID…

320 COVID cases announced Sunday in Alaska

DHSS Press Release
Dec 27, 2020

DHSS today announced 320 new people identified with COVID-19 in Alaska. 308 were residents in: Anchorage (90), Wasilla (44), Fairbanks (41), P…

When can I get vaccinated?

By Lawrence D. Weiss
Updated Dec 28, 2020

Good news! About 62,000 doses of vaccine had arrived in Alaska as of December 21, 2020. More is scheduled to arrive as frequently as weekly, b…

Now that the COVID-19 vaccine is here, hospital officials look ahead

By Tim Rockey
Dec 27, 2020

As the calendar year comes to a close, the COVID-19 pandemic is also nearing a much more gradual end.

The new U.K. coronavirus variant is concerning. But don’t freak out

By Erin Garcia de Jesus Science News
Dec 27, 2020

Coronavirus infections in part of the United Kingdom have rapidly taken center stage in the COVID-19 pandemic after researchers identified a v…

Goose Creek Correctional Center inmate dies due to complications related to COVID-19

Staff Report
Dec 23, 2020

A Goose Creek Correctional Center inmate died at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center Tuesday due to complications related to COVID-19. The inmate, …

Three deaths and 359 COVID cases Wednesday in Alaska

DHSS Press Release
Dec 23, 2020

DHSS today announced three deaths and 359 new people identified with COVID-19 in Alaska. 355 were residents in: Anchorage (118), Palmer (40), …

Statewide survey indicates Alaskans are masking up and limiting activities

DHSS Press Release
Dec 23, 2020

A statewide public opinion survey conducted among residents in late November reveals key insights into how Alaskans perceive the COVID-19 pand…

10 deaths and 429 new infections in Alaska Tuesday

DHSS Press Release
Dec 22, 2020

DHSS today announced 10 deaths and 429 new people identified with COVID-19 in Alaska. 426 were residents in: Anchorage (179), Wasilla (83), Ko…

Please stop trying to ‘save us’ — you’re doing it wrong

A Bartender’s Rant by Aubry Okayama
Dec 22, 2020

Assemblywoman Jamie Allard stated that she submitted a proposal on Dec. 18 at the request of hospitality business owners who felt as though ac…

Mask Up, Cover those Trunks

Satire by Thomas Pease
Dec 21, 2020

Coronavirus vaccines have arrived! As we hold in hunker-down mode, it’s the news we’ve all been waiting for.

Initial allocations of Moderna vaccine arrive in Alaska; Alaska’s work to distribute, allocate and administer vaccine continues

DHSS Press Release
Dec 21, 2020

The second COVID-19 vaccine authorized for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) arrived in Alaska on Monday. Distribut…

Valley residents participate in rolling rally in opposition of Anchorage's hunker down order and support of Southcentral Alaska businesses

By Tim Rockey
Dec 21, 2020

In late November, Anchorage Acting Mayor Austin Quinn-Davidson issued a “modified hunker down” order throughout the municipality for the entir…

How does the newly authorized Moderna COVID-19 vaccine compare to Pfizer’s?

By Erin Garcia de Jesus Science News
Dec 21, 2020

A second coronavirus vaccine has now joined the fight against COVID-19 in the United States.

Alaska COVID cases keep dropping; 152 reported Monday

DHSS Press Release
Dec 21, 2020

DHSS today announced 152 new people identified with COVID-19 in Alaska. 150 were residents in: Anchorage (83), Kusilvak Census Area (13), Nort…

185 COVID cases in Alaska Sunday, a two-month low

DHSS Press Release
Dec 20, 2020

DHSS today announced 185 new people identified with COVID-19 in Alaska. 180 were residents in: Anchorage (88), Eagle River (18), Bethel (13), …

Kriner's bucks health mandates but cashes In on relief

By Kellen Brent Pierce
Dec 19, 2020

Throughout 2020, Andy Kriner positioned himself as a small business owner standing up to an overreaching local government, even as his busines…

How does the newly authorized Moderna COVID-19 vaccine compare to Pfizer’s?

By Erin Garcia de Jesus Science News
Dec 19, 2020

A second coronavirus vaccine has now joined the fight against COVID-19 in the United States.

485 COVID cases Friday

DHSS Press Release
Dec 18, 2020

DHSS today announced 495 new people identified with COVID-19 in Alaska. 485 were residents in: Anchorage (184), Fairbanks (65), Wasilla (40), …

These companies took $1.8 billion in federal aid to save jobs. They laid off 90,000 workers anyway

By Alexia Fernández Campbell, Joe Yerardi and Taylor Johnston Center for Public Integrity
Dec 18, 2020

Rosa Rodriguez spent eight years ironing and hanging bathrobes for guests at the Mirage, the Bellagio and other five-star hotels on the Las Ve…

What will life be like after the coronavirus pandemic ends?

By Bruce Bower Science News
Dec 18, 2020

As 2020 blessedly clangs to a close, it’s tempting to wonder where we’re headed once the pandemic is history. In the spirit of year-end curios…

Dunleavy extends disaster for a month

By Tim Rockey
Dec 18, 2020

Gov. Mike Dunleavy addressed the press on Tuesday with a positive message about the arrival of 35,100 Pfizer BioNtech vaccines for COVID-19 th…

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