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Unscathed: These Alaska villages are reaching herd immunity — without a single case of COVID-19
Alaska's unique geography and isolation have helped at least 10 villages record zero cases of COVID-19. The list of communities stretches from Southeast Alaska to the Aleutian Islands to deep in the Interior, and some of them have vaccinated nearly all of their adults.
Alaska’s federal allocation of COVID-19 vaccine will nearly double in March
The federal government's monthly shipment of COVID-19 vaccine to Alaska will nearly double in March, rising to 103,000 first doses from the 61,000 allocated to the state in February.
LISTEN: What another summer without cruise ships could mean for Alaska’s economy
Alaska lost 27,000 jobs in 2020. And, while the whole state suffered, regions that depend on tourism were hit especially hard.
Alaska’s governor is quarantining after possible coronavirus exposure
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy is quarantining at his home in Wasilla after one of his close contacts tested positive for COVID-19, the governor's office said in a prepared statement Monday.
Bad weather Outside delays 3,000 Alaska vaccine doses
The doses were in shipments headed for 21 different providers, and some are having to postpone clinics until the vaccine can arrive next week.
Vaccines and safety measures hang in the balance as Alaska lawmakers allow COVID-19 response power to expire
Lawmakers are allowing Alaska's emergency authority to respond to COVID-19 to expire. But the pandemic isn't over — so what's the plan now?
Alaska has opened COVID-19 vaccines to a big, new group. Here’s who’s eligible and how to find a shot.
Here’s what we know about who can get a shot now, and where to sign up.
Now vaccine eligible, Anchorage teachers ready to get back to class
Initially, teachers were separated into different eligibility tiers, but the state changed course, opening vaccines to educators of all ages.
To face 2020 head-on, one Anchorage tour company branched out
In the last year, employees at Salmon Berry Tours delivered groceries, plants and Christmas Trees. They also took on a new role in Hatcher Pass.
Scientists team up to make Alaska a leader in the hunt for new COVID-19 strains
Alaska's health department has pulled together a group of researchers from the state's public health labs and its university system in hopes of speeding up and expanding its search for more contagious strains of COVID-19.
Several Mat-Su schools close after increase of COVID-19 cases tied to maskless sports, activities
Several Matanuska-Susitna Borough schools remain closed this week amid an increase in COVID-19 infections that the school district attributes mostly to student athletes going maskless while playing indoor sports.
Iditarod cancels 2021 ceremonial start in Anchorage
The sled dog race has called off this year’s 11-mile dash through Anchorage because of coronavirus concerns.
Yes, in some cases, two face masks are better than one, Alaska health experts say
Even though there has been just one confirmed case of a new, more infectious COVID-19 variant in Alaska, health officials say now is the time to upgrade your single-layer cloth mask.
Eligibility differences between state and tribal health systems frustrate some Alaskans waiting for vaccines
Anchorage's main tribal health provider is vaccinating employees of its affiliated for-profit company and nonprofit organizations without regard to their race, age or vulnerability — frustrating some of the teachers, people with underlying conditions and others enduring an excruciating wait for shots from state government.
With modest job growth expected in 2021, Anchorage’s economic leaders show cautious optimism
The forecast predicts Anchorage will add 4,000 jobs this year.
The new, more contagious COVID-19 strain arrived in Alaska — a month ago
Identifying the strain of a positive COVID-19 test typically takes about five days.
But with these particular samples, workers at a Fairbanks lab encountered a string of technical problems that delayed the results.
COVID-19 outbreak grows at remote Aleutian fish plant
At least 15 people considered at "high-risk" from COVID-19 are being moved by ship to Unalaska, state health officials said. Two more were evacuated to an
Anchorage hospital.
Alaska announces first case of more contagious strain of COVID-19
State health officials say they've detected the first case of the COVID-19 variant from the United Kingdom in Alaska, which appears to spread more easily and quickly.
Legislative intern drove to Haines, boarded flight to Juneau after testing positive for COVID-19
A 21-year-old University of Alaska student tested positive for COVID-19 in Anchorage just before he drove to Haines with his mother during the first week of January.
Officials expect no new COVID-19 vaccine eligibility through February
Eligibility criteria for COVID-19 vaccines in Alaska is expected to remain the same through much of February, with a continued focus on vaccinating those 65 and older, a vaccine official said Monday.