Shishmaref 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 Shishmaref, 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 Shishmaref
Dr. Robert Lawrence named Alaska’s Chief Medical Officer
The Alaska Department of Health (DOH) welcomes Dr. Robert Lawrence, who has been named by Commissioner Heidi Hedberg as the state’s next Chief Medical Officer (CMO). More info »
Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman - 04/29/2024 11:44amSterling businessman indicted for Covid-19 relief fund fraud
This case is part of the Alaska Covid-19 Fraud Task Force ANCHORAGE, Alaska – A federal grand jury in Alaska returned an indictment charging a Sterling businessman with wire fraud involving Covid-19 ... More info »
Alaska Native News - 04/19/2024 01:04amReport portrays mixed picture of Alaska’s huge seafood industry
The Alaska seafood industry remains an economic juggernaut, but it is under strain from forces outside of the state’s control, according to a new report commissioned by the state’s seafood marketing ... More info »
Juneau Empire on MSN - 04/27/2024 02:00amAlaska 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