Alaska’s COVID-19 Public Health Disaster Response Extended
Friday PM (SitNews) Anchorage, Alaska - Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy yesterday issued a Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration effective 12:00 am, January 15, 2021, until 12:00 am February 14, 2021, due to the continuation of the COVID-19 virus in the State of Alaska.
The Disaster Declaration enables the state’s ongoing response to the increased outbreak of COVID-19 and is necessary to manage the efficient and orderly administration of vaccines to Alaskans and address a new strain of the SARS-CoV-2 virus identified in January 2021.
“While we are making major headway in the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines to Alaskans, administering vaccinations more quickly than most other states, the threat of this virus remains and it is imperative the state’s response is maintained through this disaster declaration,” said Governor Dunleavy.
Alaska Seal Alaska (KINY) - Governor Michael Dunleavy issued an extension to the Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration on Thursday. It is set to go into effect at 12:00 a.m. Jan. 15 until 12:00 a.m. Feb. 14.
The Disaster Declaration was extended due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak in the state. This Declaration enables the state to continue its response to the virus and managing the distribution of vaccines. While we are making major headway in the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines to Alaskans, administering vaccinations more quickly than most other states, the threat of this virus remains and it is imperative the state s response is maintained through this disaster declaration, said Governor Dunleavy.
January 14, 2021 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today issued a Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration effective 12:00am, January 15,
Kodiak changed its pandemic alert status from red to yellow today as the island sees its third consecutive day with no COVID-related hospitalizations and the number of daily positive cases continues to drop.Â
The Kodiak Emergency Services Council announced the change on Thursday, the same day Gov. Mike Dunelavy extended the stateâs Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration for another month to Feb. 14.Â
The change to yellow status means the customer capacity of Kodiak businesses increases from 25% to 50%. This includes retail services, bars, restaurants, religious gatherings, grocery stores and any business or service open to the public.Â
Medical facilities, child care services, homeless shelters, educational institutions, government agencies and critical infrastructure are exempt from this cap.Â