ANCHORAGE — The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) Monday announced two new cases of COVID-19 in two Alaska communities – Palmer (1) and Chugiak (1). This brings the total case count in Alaska to 321.

These new cases were reported from 12:00 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. on April 19 and reflect data posted at noon Monday on coronavirus-response-alaska-dhss.hub.arcgis.com.

Of the new cases, one is male and one is female. One is aged 30-39; and one is aged 60-69. There have been a total of 36 hospitalizations and nine deaths with no new hospitalizations or deaths reported Sunday. Recovered cases now total 161, including eight new recovered cases recorded Sunday.

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• For general questions and assistance, please call 2-1-1.
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