Bartlett Regional Hospital officials in Juneau say they’ve expanded their capability to treat incoming patients infected by coronavirus. But their total capacity is likely to be a tiny fraction of Juneau’s population.
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Number of coronavirus cases in Alaska jumps to 59
Two of the people who tested positive for the disease were hospitalized and in critical condition, Alaska Chief Medical Officer Dr. Anne Zink said at a news conference Wednesday evening.
Kensington Mine to quarantine workers traveling to Juneau
Kensington Mine workers will now be required to spend 14 days in quarantine in a Juneau hotel if they arrive from outside Alaska or from a coronavirus-infected community.
UAS students return to class, but most are staying home
Most University of Alaska Southeast students are studying remotely, but a handful of classes with 10 students or less are meeting in person. Students in those classes who want to study from home have that option.
Outrage grows as many Alaska state workers can’t heed the call to stay home
Gov. Mike Dunleavy has closed certain businesses and is urging Alaskans to stay home to avoid spreading the coronavirus. But some state employees still have to report to their offices, and outrage is percolating.
This Juneau distillery is making hand sanitizer for organizations in need
With COVID-19 concerns, hand sanitizer has been flying off the shelves. But distilleries are creating their own product.