Ester 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 Ester, AK community.

Stay up to date and informed with our resources: Breaking public health news, information on your local Alaska hospitals and healthcare facilities, information from the Alaska Public Health Department, and Twitter updates from Alaska government officials. Continue to visit our website for the latest updates.

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 Ester

Alaska 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 09:46am

Kenai Peninsula contractor charged with COVID-19 relief fraud

In the Alaska fraud case, Tompkins received more than $95,000 through the COVID-19 loans and had applied for another $276,000, the indictment said. The document didn’t make it clear how Tompkins ... More info »

Alaska Dispatch News - 04/18/2024 12:00pm

HEAT leaders applaud passage of Alaska's Right to Produce Act

Wednesday, RSC House Energy Action Team (HEAT) Chairman Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX), RSC Chairman Kevin Hern (R-OK), and Rep. Pete Stauber (MN-08) released the following statement after the U.S. House ... More info »

Yahoo - 05/01/2024 12:02pm

Alaska Legislature establishes Alaska Veterans' Poppy Day

Alaska lawmakers voted Friday morning to establish Alaska Veterans’ Poppy Day to honor the sacrifice of veterans. Poppies became the symbol of loss, remembrance and gratitude during the World ... More info »

Fairbanks Daily News-Miner - 04/27/2024 12:00pm

US restricts drilling and mining in Alaska wilderness

The Biden administration on Friday took steps to limit both oil and gas drilling and mining in Alaska, angering state officials who said the restrictions will cost jobs and make the U.S. reliant ... More info »

USA Today - 04/19/2024 03:32am

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