The Port of Seattle announced this week its cruise ship season would be delayed “until the resolution of the public health emergency.”
Alaska coronavirus news
Live updates and information on COVID-19 in Juneau and Alaska
State proposes $100M loan guarantee program as Alaska businesses seek approval for out-of-state workers
Some 600 business entities have filed plans with the state outlining how they’ll safely bring out-of-state workers into Alaska to support “critical infrastructure” amid the coronavirus pandemic, state officials said Wednesday.
Trump would like to help the cruise industry. Not everyone who works in the industry thinks that’s a good idea.
A major union representing U.S. crew members is against any public money flowing to the cruise lines.
Capital Transit asks residents to ride bus only when absolutely necessary
Buses will be limited to 9 people at a time.
Behind bars, Alaska inmates and corrections staff brace for virus
“Social distancing in a correctional setting is a challenge, but we’re really doing the best that we can,” Corrections spokeswoman Sarah Gallagher said.
How well does hunkering down work? Time will tell.
Dr. Jay Butler of the CDC says in another week or so, the CDC may have the data to gauge how effective hunkering down is at curbing the spread of COVID-19.