The majority of the 66 additional COVID-19 deaths reported by Alaska on Tuesday were identified through the routine death certificate review process, which can take several weeks.
Interim University of Alaska President Pat Pitney has denied a request from the University of Alaska Fairbanks chancellor to make COVID-19 vaccines a requirement for all in-person students and staff at that campus.
The state reported more than 900 additional COVID-19 infections on Friday, as well as two more COVID-related deaths of Alaska residents and one nonresident death.
More Alaskans are turning to cremation over traditional burials, and COVID-19 has shown a need for funeral homes to change the way their business is run.
As Anchorage’s mask requirement is now in effect, Alaska’s News Source has taken a look into the science that influences health recommendations and public policy, based on individual studies.
Desiree Edgington is enraged. Her brother Mike died Oct. 2nd at home, in his bed, alone. She blames COVID-19 and is waiting for the final autopsy report from the state for proof.
State data released recently shows that about 1% of Alaskans who have had COVID-19 got it again by July and August. Available data show those who were vaccinated afterward were less likely to catch COVID-19 again.
Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson has vetoed the emergency mask ordinance passed at Tuesday night's assembly meeting. The assembly needs a supermajority of eight votes to override a mayoral veto.
Members of the Anchorage Assembly passed an emergency ordinance at their Tuesday night meeting that will allow the use of $2.65 million to bring COVID-19 testing in the municipality back up to previous levels, after the city reduced testing hours and locations.
The Anchorage Assembly will once again take public testimony on a proposed mask ordinance on Wednesday, after the last meeting was canceled when two city administration members tested positive for COVID-19.
Alaska data from the month of August shows how vaccine breakthrough infections have increased as the delta variant has taken over the pandemic in Alaska, and how vaccination can still keep many Alaskans from being hospitalized with the coronavirus.
Today's Anchorage Assembly meeting has been canceled after assembly members came in close contact with the municipal manager and municipal attorney on Thursday, who have since tested positive for COVID-19.
Thursday's continued public hearing on a proposed mask ordinance was once again riddled with boisterous testimony, outbursts from an unruly crowd and clashes between the assembly and city administration.
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center has increased its ICU capacity to treat additional COVID-19 patients. The hospital says that out of 94 patients being treated there, 41 have COIVD-19 and 85% of those patients are not vaccinated.
Alaska reported more than 800 new COVID-19 cases and three recent deaths, while COVID-19 hospitalizations have gone down over the last two days. Hospital administrators are still cautious, however.
For the fifth night, residents filed into Anchorage Assembly Chambers to share their thoughts on a proposed ordinance that would require mask wearing within the municipality.
Alaska reported three new deaths and more than 800 additional COVID-19 infections Tuesday as the Anchorage mayor's office announced a new partnership to provide COVID-19 testing, vaccination and treatment.
As Alaska’s current surge of COVID-19 continues and resources start to run short in hospitals, the state has activated a crisis standards of care document to help guide decision making for 20 hospitals and health care facilities.
It's been rough in the Respiratory Therapy department at Providence Alaska, but some relief is on the way in the form of temporary out-of-state workers.
Providence Alaska Medical Center supports a mask mandate in Anchorage. This week of the CEO of the hospital sent a letter to the Anchorage Assembly outlining the growing concerns the hospital is having as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to drag on.
Alaska reported another 10 COVID-19 related deaths on Thursday and more than 1,200 additional COVID-19 infections while the state’s COVID-19 rate remains the highest in the nation.
The Anchorage police arrested four people during a tense Anchorage Assembly public hearing on a proposed ordinance that would require masks to be worn within the municipality.
Natural immunity has been lauded by some as a non-vaccine way out of the pandemic. Wednesday, state and private practice doctors talked about the benefits and limitations of natural immunity as Alaska leads the nation in COVID-19 transmission rates, and is in the bottom third in vaccination rate.
The regional hospital in Bethel became the latest on Wednesday to enact crisis standards of care as Alaska's upward trajectory in COVID-19 cases continues.
Alaska reported 10 new deaths and more than 700 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday as the state works through a data backlog and a surge fueled by the delta variant continues.
