Alaska’s COVID-19 case tally notches up 5; congressional delegation explains federal relief measures

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks at a news conference on COVID-19 in Anchorage, Thursday, March 26, 2020. Chief Medical Officer Dr. Anne Zink spoke remotely and appeared on a TV screen to the governor's right. (Creative Commons photo courtesy Alaska Governor's Office)

As Alaska reported five new cases of COVID-19 Monday, bringing the total number of cases to 119, the state’s congressional delegation highlighted some of the features of a $2.2 trillion relief package Congress passed last week.

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