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COVID-19 reaches central Kenai Peninsula; Alaska’s total rises to 22

State closes schools through May 1, issues business restrictions for Fairbanks, Ketchikan

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3 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in state

State working with federal authorities.

COVID-19 closures announced

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COVID-19 closures announced

Update, 11:45 a.m. March 19: Homer Mayor Ken Castner declared a local emergency and Homer City Manager Katie…

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More COVID-19 cases announced

Alaska gained three new cases of people who tested positive for COVID-19, Alaska Chief Medical Officer Dr. Anne…

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COVID-19 closures announced

Update, March 16: This story includes new information about new restrictions at South Peninsula Hospital’s Long Term Care…

Breaking: Alaska’s 1st coronavirus case confirmed

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Breaking: Alaska’s 1st coronavirus case confirmed

‘No reason to panic.’

Eight people in B.C. have been diagnosed with COVID-19.

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Alaska reports 1st coronavirus case; schools, universities extend breaks

All 42 schools on the Kenai Peninsula will be closed between March 16-20.

Homer Volunteer Fire Department Chief Mark Kirko, center, speaks to the Homer City Council about the novel coronavirus outbreak at its regular meeting on Monday, March 9, 2020, in Homer City Hall in Homer, Alaska. Also joining the presentation were South Peninsula Hospital spokesperson Derotha Ferraro, left, and Alaska Public Health nurse Lorne Carroll, right, team leader for the Homer Public Health office. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Health team: City is prepared in case coronavirus comes to the peninsula

Local public health and emergency medical services officials spoke to the Homer City Council at its Monday meeting…

State, local health officials respond to coronavirus outbreak

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State, local health officials respond to coronavirus outbreak

With nine deaths in Washington State as of Tuesday from the novel coronavirus, called COVID-19, and 27 confirmed…