Petersburg 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 Petersburg, 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 Petersburg
Alaska’s first resettlement conference highlights state’s recent spike in refugees
Alaska used to average about 150 refugees a year, with numbers as low as 22 during the peak of the coronavirus pandemic. Recently, that number has jumped exponentially, largely driven by conflicts in ... More info »
Alaska Public Media - 04/29/2024 12:00pmSt. Petersburg reports record high of daily coronavirus cases
The infections exceeded 300 for the first time since mid-July, according to the anti-coronavirus crisis center ST. PETERSBURG, October 2./TASS/. The number of daily coronavirus cases has exceeded ... More info »
TASS - 10/01/2020 04:25pmA European study on possible COVID-19 brain effects looked at the virus, not vaccines
A TikTok video shared a since-deleted tweet claiming that “a European study has found COVID-19 vaccines could be causing ‘long-term brain damage.’” But the study examined the possible ... More info »
Poynter - 05/18/2023 12:00pmSt. Petersburg bans all mass events over coronavirus fears
TASS/. Authorities in St. Petersburg, Russia’s second largest city, have banned all mass events to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, the city’s government press service said on Friday. More info »
TASS - 03/12/2020 04:55pmOne-way Alaska cruises vs. round-trip: Which is best?
When it comes to aspirational destinations, Alaska tops the list for many travelers ... Thanks to temporary card bonuses and changes due to coronavirus, you may even be able to score a meal at your ... More info »
MSN - 12/19/2023 02:04pm