Eek 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 Eek, 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 Eek
As she departs, Alaska’s top doctor reflects on the challenges and high points of leading the state’s pandemic response
Dr. Anne Zink, who is stepping down as the state’s chief medical officer, became a household name in Alaska during the COVID-19 pandemic. More info »
Alaska Dispatch News - 05/02/2024 10:31amAlaska Senate passes draft budget, confirming $175M in bonus public-school funding
(Photo by James Brooks/Alaska Beacon) The Alaska Senate on Wednesday approved ... of Education warned that the state underfunded some school districts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Senate President ... More info »
Alaska Public Media - 05/01/2024 12:00pmCOVID-19 Pandemic
After grave missteps in the pandemic, the World Health Organization convened experts in virology, epidemiology, aerosol science and bioengineering to examine evidence on how airborne viruses and ... More info »
Los Angeles Times - 03/10/2024 12:01pmAlaska businessman charged with Covid-19 relief fund fraud
F AIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - A Sterling businessman was charged with wire fraud concerning Covid-19 relief funds. Kent Tompkins, owner of J & B Construction, allegedly received $95,000 in relief funds ... More info »
Fairbanks KTVF on MSN - 04/18/2024 09:46amCOVID-19
A 62-year-old man in Germany decided to get 217 COVID-19 vaccinations over the course of 29 months —for "private reasons." But, somewhat surprisingly, he doesn't seem to have suffered any ill ... More info »
Ars Technica - 03/01/2024 02:16am