--- Last updated at 11:59 pm August 11, 2020 ---
The Overall Updates in Alaska:
Alaska - the total number of infected individuals is 3821, as yesterday had 46 more confirmed cases based on media reports and official stats. The pandemic has claimed the lives of 26 people statewide; while 1165 patients are recovered (12 new). The current count of cases in the United States is 5,252,336, citing different sources; with 5,252,327 cases officially confirmed.
News Worth Following:
- 3 employees test positive for COVID-19 at the Kensington Mine near Juneau: Three workers at the Kensington Mine north of Juneau tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday, leading Coeur Alaska's management to order its entire workforce at the remote mine be tested. "Coeur Alaska has rigorous COVID response protocols, including employee testing, that the company has implemented," Coeur Alaska General Manager Mark...
- Crew member on Alaska ferry tests positive for coronavirus: JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - A crew member on an Alaska state ferry tested positive for the coronavirus, which caused a cancellation of the service in Southeast Alaska. The Alaska Marine Highway System said the planned run of the ferry M/V LeConte in Lynn Canal near Juneau was canceled Sunday after the diagnosis was obtained.
- Alaska COVID-19 case count summary: Tuesday, August 11th, 2020: FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - DHSS today announced 50 new people with COVID-19 in Alaska. 45 are residents in 16 communities: Anchorage (22), Juneau (3), Sterling (3), Palmer (2), Seward (2), Soldotna (2), Wasilla (2), and one each Bethel Census Area, Chugiak, Dillingham, Fairbanks, Homer, Kusilvak Census Area, Northwest Arctic Borough, Utqiaġvik and Yakutat Borough/Hoonah-Angoon Census Area.
New Cases Breakdown:
*Based on Media Reports*
- Anchorage Municipality: 24 new cases, 2222 in total
- Fairbanks North Star Borough: 1 new case, 441 in total
- Matanuska-Susitna Borough: 4 new cases, 353 in total
- Kenai Peninsula Borough: 9 new cases, 337 in total
- Juneau City and Borough: 3 new cases, 113 in total
- Northwest Arctic Borough: 1 new case, 41 in total
- North Slope Borough: 1 new case, 19 in total
- Dillingham Census Area: 1 new case, 2 in total
- Unassigned: 2 new cases
Official Hotlines:
- Department of Health and Social Services: Main: 907-269-8000; After hours: 800-478-0084
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--- Last updated at 11:59 pm August 10, 2020 ---
The Overall Updates in Alaska:
Alaska - based on media reports, total cases have risen to 3775 (all officially confirmed), after 381 new patients were identified yesterday. The total number of deaths has reached 26, after 1 patient passed away yesterday; while 1153 patients are recovered (166 new). The number of known coronavirus cases in the United States continues to rise. As of Monday evening, 5,206,125 people have tested positive for coronavirus (5,205,994 of them being officially confirmed).
News Worth Following:
- DHSS report 69 new COVID-19 cases among residents and one nonresident: ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Department of Health and Social Services reported 69 new cases of COVID-19 in Alaska residents. The new cases bring the COVID-19 total among Alaska residents to 3,775 and 764 total nonresident cases. Currently, there are 1,332 total recovered cases for both residents and non-residents and 3,181...
- M/V LeConte reports crew member has COVID-19: The M/V LeConte. Photo courtesy of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. Officials said the crew member had no close contacts and they did not issue any special statements for testing or quarantines for passengers or crew. The DHSS Epidemiology Section had determined that an infectious person may have traveled on...
- Alaska reports 70 additional COVID-19 cases: Data from the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services on Monday reports 69 Alaskans and one nonresident have tested positive for COVID-19 in the state. Of the newest resident cases, there are 36 in Anchorage, four in Kenai, four in Wasilla and three each in Chugiak, Eagle River, Juneau and Palmer. There are two new cases each in the Northwest Arctic Borough, Valdez and Willow, with one new case each in the Bethel Census Area, Fairbanks, Kenai Peninsula Borough North, Sitka, Sterling, Valdez-Cordova Census area and Yukon-Koyukuk Census area.
New Cases Breakdown:
*Based on Media Reports*
- Anchorage Municipality: 242 new cases, 2198 in total, 7 new deaths
- Fairbanks North Star Borough: 27 new cases, 440 in total, 3 new deaths
- Matanuska-Susitna Borough: 38 new cases, 349 in total, 1 new death
- Kenai Peninsula Borough: 24 new cases, 328 in total
- Juneau City and Borough: 18 new cases, 110 in total
- Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area: 6 new cases, 53 in total, 1 new death
- Valdez-Cordova Census Area: 5 new cases, 53 in total
- Northwest Arctic Borough: 7 new cases, 40 in total
- Sitka City and Borough: 4 new cases, 27 in total
- Bethel Census Area: 1 new case, 23 in total
- North Slope Borough: 2 new cases, 18 in total
- Southeast Fairbanks Census Area: 3 new cases, 17 in total
- Unassigned: 213 new cases
--- Last updated at 11:59 pm August 09, 2020 ---
The Overall Updates in Alaska:
Alaska - the total number of infected individuals is 3394, with zero new cases reported yesterday based on media reports and official stats. The pandemic has claimed the lives of 25 people statewide; while 987 patients are recovered. The current count of cases in the United States is 5,154,562, citing different sources; with 5,154,443 cases officially confirmed.
News Worth Following:
- Alaska Diner Risked Causing 'Irreparable Harm' By Operating During Pandemic: A city in Alaska has requested a contempt of court hearing after a restaurant allegedly flouted an emergency order banning indoor gatherings of more than 15 people to prevent the coronavirus spreading. A judge in Anchorage had previously said businesses that flout the rule could do "irreparable harm" amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
- DHSS reports 98 new COVID-19 cases among Alaska residents and 2 nonresidents: ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Department of Health and Social Services reported 98 new cases of COVID-19 in Alaska residents. The new cases bring the COVID-19 total among Alaska residents to 3,711 and 762 total nonresident cases. Currently, there are 1,269 total recovered cases for both residents and non-residents and 3,178...
- Alaska Coronavirus Outbreak Timeline Updated August 9 +99 Cases, 3,711 Total: Statewide 277,919 Tested, 2,594 Active cases, 31 Hospitalized, 26 Deaths. August 8 3,613 60+ YO Anchorage man with underlying conditions reported dead. August 3 3,345 Death of 70+ YO Anchorage man reported. August 2 3,280. August 1 3,136 50+ YO Anchorage man with preexisting conditions reported dead. July 31 2,990.