Shungnak 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 Shungnak, 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 Shungnak
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 10:31amNew Alaska chief medical officer named
Dr. Robert Lawrence will replace Dr. Anne Zink, who led DOH over the last five years, including during the Covid-19 pandemic. More info »
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner - 05/01/2024 02:00amPfizer profits drop on lower Covid-19 product sales
Pfizer reported a drop in profits on lower sales of Covid-19 related profits Wednesday as it steers investments to other pharmaceutical areas and implements previously announced cost cuts. More info »
Alaska Link - 05/01/2024 12:34amAlaska businessman charged with Covid-19 relief fund fraud
FAIRBANKS, 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 ... More info »
MSN - 04/18/2024 10:35amDeluxe Shungnak, AK Hotels
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Travel Weekly - 04/09/2023 10:51am