(Anchorage) – Following the introduction of two pieces of legislation designed to strengthen the health care industry’s ability to respond to the COVID pandemic, Governor Mike Dunleavy reiterated Friday night the urgency for swift legislative action on both bills (HB 83 SB 67). Governor Dunleavy has worked closely with the hospital systems to identify specific […]
Note: Due to the Labor Day holiday on Monday, the next data summary will be released on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021. Please celebrate safely during this Labor Day weekend. If you aren’t fully vaccinated, get a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as you can. Everyone – even vaccinated people – in areas with a substantial or […]
‘We join Alaska’s healthcare leaders in urging the Governor to start leading and declare a temporary 30-day disaster declaration.’ JUNEAU — Following the introduction of the Governor’s bill S.B. 3006, House Health and Social Services Co-Chairs Rep. Tiffany Zulkosky (D-Bethel) and Rep. Liz Snyder (D-Anchorage) released the following joint statement: “In April, the Legislature delivered […]
OVERVIEW – 727 new cases | 0 deaths | 164 hospitalizations | Statewide alert level: high | 55.3% of Alaskans 12+ vaccinated TAKE ACTION – Choosing to get vaccinated is the single most important action you can take to protect yourself and your community and to keep our economy strong. Learn more about the CDC’s recommendations for fully […]