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Dr. Anne Zink, Alaska’s chief medical officer, addresses reporters during a Wednesday, March 25, 2020 press conference in the Atwood Building in Anchorage, Alaska. (Photo courtesy Office of the Governor)

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‘Not time to be letting our guard down’

Chief Medical Officer Dr. Anne Zink said the state is expecting to see more cases.

COVID-19. (Courtesy the CDC)

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First Alaska inmate tests positive for COVID-19 in Mat-Su Valley

Cases also reported in North Pole, Sitka on Sunday

COVID-19. (Courtesy the CDC)

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Sitka’s first COVID-19 case not included in state’s official Saturday count

Total number of cases rests at 340, while 217 have recovered

Homer businesses take reopening at their own speed

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Homer businesses take reopening at their own speed

Some, but not all, businesses reopen to the public Friday under loosened restrictions

Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks during a Thursday, April 16, 2020 press conference in the Atwood Building in Anchorage, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

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State eases restrictions on religious and social gatherings

Two more cases reported Friday for state total of 339

Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks during a Monday, April 20, 2020 press conference in the Atwood Building in Anchorage, Alaska. (Photo courtesy Office of the Governor)

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State announces protocols for commercial fishermen and charters, loosens some in-state travel restrictions

Two more cases announced Thursday brings state total to 337

Signs on Saturday, March 28, 2020, at the main entrance to South Peninsula Hospital in Homer, Alaska, warn visitors not to enter until they have been met by hospital staff. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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South Peninsula Hospital continues testing, preparations for COVID-19

As the state of Alaska slowly reopens sections of its economic sector, Homer’s local hospital continues its work…

Peter Segall | Juneau Empire                                Patrons wait outside a cannabis business in Juneau on Monday.

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Cannabis industry rolls along despite pandemic

It’s not all flower.

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New mandate breaks down reopening protocols

Dunleavy outlines details for nonessential businesses; test protocol loosens

Dunleavy unveils plan to disburse $1.25B in federal relief funds

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Dunleavy unveils plan to disburse $1.25B in federal relief funds

Borough would receive $37 million in community assistance.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks during a press conference Thursday, March 26, 2020 in the Atwood Building in Anchorage, Alaska. (Photo courtesy Office of the Governor)

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Dunleavy announces first phase of reopening economy

Restaurants, retails and personal care services open at limited capacity.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks during a Tuesday, April 14, 2020 press conference in the Atwood Building in Anchorage, Alaska. (Photo courtesy Office of the Governor)

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Dunleavy previews plan to reopen Alaska economy

Two new COVID-19 cases announced Monday bring state total to 321

COVID-19. (Courtesy the CDC)

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Five more COVID-19 cases reported on Sunday

5 new cases brings state total to 319