Anchorage and other towns across Alaska are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Anchorage, AK community.

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Alaska COVID-19 Cases

Alaska New Coronavirus Cases:
Alaska Total Coronavirus Cases: 298,226
Alaska New Coronavirus Deaths:
Alaska Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,485

U.S. New Coronavirus Cases: 1,648
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662

Last updated June 10, 2023

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Coronavirus News for Anchorage

Alaska’s coronavirus response has escalated as the number of cases has grown. Here’s where things stand. - Anchorage Daily News

As the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases rises slowly but steadily in Alaska, government officials in Anchorage and at the state level have taken more aggressive actions to thwart the spread of ... More info »

Alaska Dispatch News - 03/21/2020 12:00pm

Alaska once had the highest vaccination rate. Now it's in a COVID-19 crisis. - ABC News

Dr. Jodie Guest tests Iditarod musher Matthew Failor for COVID-19 at a mobile clinic in front of Lakefront Hotel in Anchorage, Alaska, March 3, 2021. Marc Lester/Anchorage Daily News via AP, FILE ... More info »

ABC News - 09/16/2021 02:03pm

Alaska’s largest hospital implements crisis care standards - New York Post

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Overwhelmed by a surge in COVID-19 patients, Alaska’s largest hospital on Tuesday implemented crisis standards of care, prioritizing resources and treatments to those ... More info »

New York Post - 09/15/2021 07:57am

Alaska coronavirus Q&A: How are people here getting COVID-19? And what’s the deal with testing numbers? - Anchorage Daily News

It might feel like the COVID-19 pandemic has been going on forever. But the disease caused by the novel coronavirus is still relatively new. Questions abound, and information from public officials ... More info »

Alaska Dispatch News - 08/29/2020 07:20am

Anchorage to ease restrictions after drop in coronavirus cases - The Hill

Anchorage, Alaska, is set to ease coronavirus restrictions following a drop in infections. Acting Anchorage Mayor Austin Quinn-Davidson signed Emergency Order EO-18, called “Easing Up,” which ... More info »

The Hill - 01/29/2021 12:10am