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Total COVID-19 cases rise to 119 across Alaska
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The total number of COVID-19 cases has risen slightly across the state as of Monday afternoon.
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Monday is Seward Day across the state, celebrating purchase from Russia
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Today is Seward's Day, a state holiday commemorating the United States' purchase of Alaska from Russia.
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United Way SEAK, partner agencies work to assist in COVID-19 response
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - United Way of Southeast Alaska is working to support its 34 partner agencies in addressing the current and future needs of Southeast communities as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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AIDEA rejects Blood Bank of Alaska's $2.5M loan request
Anchorage, Alaska (AP) - The Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority has rejected an application for a $2.5 million loan to the Blood Bank of Alaska.
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Alaska ship worker charged with assault over virus argument
Anchorage, Alaska (AP) - Federal prosecutors in Alaska have charged a worker on a factory fishing boat with attacking another crew member.
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SEARHC updates screening criteria for COVID-19
Sitka, Alaska (KINY) - SEARHC has updated it's screening protocols for COVID-19 in Southeast Alaska.
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Downtown business leaders react to government response to pandemic
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Top officers of the Juneau Downtown Business Association whose members are hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic reacted to the response from all levels of government while guests on Action Line.
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Haines Police make adjustments for COVID-19
Haines, Alaska (KINY) - The Haines Borough Police Department has decided to limit exposure to the department's small staff of dispatchers and police officers.
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Dunleavy gives state budget mixed reviews
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy said he appreciated some of the work lawmakers did to prepare the state for impacts from COVID-19.
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President extends social distancing
Washington, DC (ABC) - President Donald Trump amended his guidance to Americans on COVID-19 announcing at the White House that he is backing off on his push to re-open parts of the country by Easter.
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Experts give update on vaccine for COVID-19
Washington, DC (ABC) - The nation's top infectious disease doctor Dr. Anthony Fauci told Good Morning America that possible vaccines for the novel coronavirus COVID-19 are in the works.
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Juneau has five confirmed cases of COVID-19
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - There were 12 new cases of COVID-19 in six Alaska communities.
