Now that it’s clear that big cruise ships won’t be coming this year, cruise towns in southeast Alaska are thinking about next year.
Jennifer Pemberton
Managing Editor, KTOO
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Outbreak at Juneau seafood processor reflected in record high state COVID-19 case count
The outbreak at Alaska Glacier Seafoods and another on board a factory fishing vessel that docked in Unalaska are causing the number of COVID-19 cases in Alaska to soar.
Cruise Town, Season 2, Ep. 1: They’re Not Coming
A lot about Juneau’s future is up in the air still, but one thing is certain now: more than a million cruise ship passengers will not be coming to town this summer.
First small cruise ship of the season aiming for July, not June, visit to Southeast Alaska
American Cruise Lines had planned cruises in late June and was working with communities to come up with acceptable protocols for screening, testing, cleaning and quarantine for its passengers and crew.
Juneau resident among 19 Alaskans reported Monday to have tested positive for COVID-19
The Juneau resident is included in Monday’s update from the state with 18 other Alaskans who were reported to have tested positive for the coronavirus.
Alaska sees largest single day spike in COVID-19 cases
Since March, 460 Alaska residents have tested positive for the virus and 21 nonresidents. The majority of them have recovered, 10 Alaskans have died.