Whittier 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 Whittier, AK community.

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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 Whittier

Alaska’s first resettlement conference highlights state’s recent spike in refugees

Spatrisano works for Catholic Social Services, the nonprofit that handles refugee resettlement in Alaska. The historic increase in refugees and other new arrivals prompted the organization to host the ... More info »

Alaska Public Media - 04/30/2024 11:56am

Pfizer 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 12:34am

Sea change: Alaska’s marine highway navigates an uncertain future

Seasoned travelers on the Alaska marine highway exchanged wary ... of their lives — was no longer there. Then came the COVID-19 pandemic that bottomed out ridership in 2020 to less than a ... More info »

Alaska Dispatch News - 04/02/2024 12:07am

Casting call: Urban and remote Alaska are where fishing dreams come true

Sensational silvers and killer kings. Trophy-worthy trout and fantastically finned grayling. Hearty halibut and rewarding reds. It’s a lineup of Alaska’s finest fishing action, and these spectacular ... More info »

Alaska Dispatch News - 04/21/2024 08:14am

Whittier Community School

Whittier Community School is a public school located in Whittier, AK, which is in a remote rural setting. The student population of Whittier Community School is 58 and the school serves PK-12. More info »

U.S. News & World Report - 04/22/2024 11:59am

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