Providence Alaska’s chief medical officer says the drive-thru is intended for people with mild symptoms, and they must have a referral from their health care provider or an urgent care clinic.
Alaska coronavirus news
Live updates and information on COVID-19 in Juneau and Alaska
Westerdam cruise ship no longer coming to Juneau
The Holland America Line cruise ship was slated to tie up at a private dock in downtown Juneau for two to three weeks before the start of the summer tourism season. Now it will go to Puerto Vallarta instead.
2 positive COVID-19 cases identified in Fairbanks area
Officials at the Fairbanks Memorial Hospital foundation say two people in Fairbanks, both older men who had been out of state, have tested positive for COVID-19. Both of the men and their families have been quarantined in their homes.
As COVID-19 scare looms, small businesses in Juneau brace for tough times
The situation looks much different than it did a week ago, and some businesses are trying to prepare for more uncertainty to come.
Alaska governor, Anchorage mayor hold coronavirus news briefings
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy has announced that all state-operated libraries, archives and museums will be closed to the public for the rest of the month. In a separate briefing, Anchorage officials explained the emergency actions the municipality is taking to stem the spread of COVID-19.
It’s not just coronavirus concerns at UAA. There’s also worry over degree program cuts.
Along with the coronavirus, students and staff at the University of Alaska Anchorage are also facing budget uncertainty and the possibility that their degree programs may cease to exist.