Alaska Supreme Court Chief Justice Joel Bolger issued an order March 19 that also temporarily suspends the rule requiring a speedy trial for defendants.
Alaska coronavirus news
Live updates and information on COVID-19 in Juneau and Alaska
Dunleavy confirms Alaska’s first coronavirus-related death
Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced the death at a news conference Tuesday evening. He underscored that Alaskans must stay away from each other to slow the spread of the virus: “Two weeks is what we’re asking. We believe that in this two-week period, we can do so much to combat this virus.”
Juneau ambulance crews now steering nonemergency cases away from hospital
Ambulance crews will still respond to calls in person. The change in practice is aimed at freeing up hospital resources for higher-risk patients.
Alaska Legislature eases unemployment insurance benefit rules, weighs more bills
One bill would extend Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s disaster emergency declaration for the state until Sept. 1.
A second person in Juneau has tested positive for COVID-19
A hospital spokesperson says the patient is currently in critical care at Bartlett Regional Hospital
Alaska leaders have taken drastic measures to slow the coronavirus. The ‘$1M question’ is whether they’re enough.
Experts say COVID-19’s relatively late arrival in Alaska, combined with its isolation, could give the state an advantage over areas that had less time to prepare.