As of Tuesday (3-17-20) there were still no reported cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus in Southeast Alaska. SEARHC’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Elliot Bruhl, in an interview with KCAW on Tuesday morning, said so far, all tests in the region had come back negative.
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The Sitka Assembly has extended an emergency declaration to the end of November, in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus.
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SEARHC Chief Medical Officer Dr. Elliot Bruhl and Communications Director Maegan Bosak joined KCAW's Erin Fulton in the studio for the Morning Interview.
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The city of Sitka has declared a local disaster emergency, to prevent transmission of the COVID-19 coronavirus. On Sunday (3-15-20) afternoon, city administrator John Leach announced the declaration and said all city buildings will be closed beginning this week, including Harrigan Centennial Hall and Sitka Public Library.
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Alaska’s first confirmed case of COVID-19 coronavirus was announced on Thursday afternoon (3-12-20). At the same time, a rumor about the Port of Seattle closing down led to a rush on Sitka’s stores.
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The Sitka Assembly held a special meeting on Friday afternoon (3-13-20) along with representatives from the school district, Sitka Tribe, and medical professionals to update the public on Sitka’s response to covid-19.
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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Mike Dunleavy ordered Alaska's schools to close until March 30 -- giving Sitka's kids and extra week of vacation.
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The Sitka Assembly, when it met on Tuesday (3/10/20), approved a new section of city code that outlines rules and regulations for tiny houses, with the hopes of promoting more affordable housing in the community.
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The annual Sitka St. Baldrick's fundraiser is 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 6, at the Elks Lodge, where family and friends have their heads shaved in support of children with cancer and their families.
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Melinda McAdams, Delaney McAdams, Laura Turcott and Aitana Gluth joined KCAW's Erin Fulton in the studio to discuss their upcoming Fireweed Gala performance. Listen here:
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