Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, April 16, 2020

As the pandemic continues, more Alaskans are getting used to the idea of health services from a distance.

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Thursday on Alaska News Nightly:

Inmates at a Juneau correctional center worry about the spread COVID-19. Plus: An Anchorage barber describes riding out the pandemic and his hopes for the future. And, Alaskans are getting more comfortable with telemedicine during the pandemic.

Reports tonight from:

  • Andrew Kitchenman, Adelyn Baxter and Jeremy Hsieh in Juneau
  • Liz Ruskin in Anchorage
  • and Ari Snider in Sitka
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