Arctic Village 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 Arctic Village, AK community.
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Alaska COVID-19 Cases
Alaska Total Coronavirus Cases: 298,226
Alaska New Coronavirus Deaths:
Alaska Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,485
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Coronavirus News for Arctic Village
Watch | Coronavirus delays largest Arctic expedition
The COVID-19 pandemic has delayed the largest Arctic expedition in history, according to a report from AFP. The 390-day MOSAiC expedition by the ice breaker Polarstern began in September 2019. More info »
The Hindu - 06/10/2020 08:22am‘A Place to Escape To’: Why Some Alaska Native Villages Are Facing Relocation
When remnants of Typhoon Merbok hit the Alaska Native village of Hooper Bay in 2022 ... of Alaska Anchorage and an expert on the Arctic coast. “Permafrost is absolutely the glue that’s ... More info »
PBS - 04/21/2025 12:00pm