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Several public hearing items at tonight’s Assembly meeting, including mask-wearing requirement at fireworks show

June 29, 2020 – News, Notices for Public Comment

The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly meets tonight for a Regular Assembly Meeting at 7 p.m. Several items are up for public hearing, including the emergency ordinance mandating the use of face coverings during the Fourth of July fireworks show. Follow the meeting on Zoom https://juneau.zoom.us/j/93713252168, or by calling …

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Of 29 new resident cases in Alaska, one’s in Juneau

June 28, 2020 – News

The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reports one new resident case of COVID-19 in Juneau. How the individual contracted the virus is under investigation. Cumulatively, 44 residents from Juneau have tested positive for COVID-19 since March. Of those, three cases are active, 39 individuals have recovered, and two …

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New cases in Juneau: 1 resident, 1 nonresident

June 27, 2020 – News

The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reports one new resident case of COVID-19 in Juneau. How the individual contracted the virus is under investigation. Juneau also has a new nonresident case, an individual from the mining industry, according to state data. Cumulatively, 43 residents from Juneau have tested …

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State reports three new COVID-19 cases in Juneau, including two deaths that occurred outside of Alaska

June 26, 2020 – News

Two Juneau residents have died from COVID-19, according to the State of Alaska. The individuals, who have no connection to one another, had been in long-term care facilities in different states outside of Alaska when they died in May. One case was located in Washington while the other was located …

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Economic Stabilization Task Force meets June 26 for Strategic Initiatives Work Session (Amended Notice 6/25/2020)

June 25, 2020 – News

The Economic Stabilization Task Force will meet on Friday, June 26 at 12 noon for a Strategic Initiatives Work Session. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss economic assistance programs affecting Juneau and create a plan for any current or near-future gaps. The purpose of the Task Force is to …

CBJ has two COVID-19 test sites. Here’s when and how to use each one.

June 25, 2020 – News

Nov. 23, 2020 – The information regarding the Juneau International Airport Test Facility has been updated. Please see current information here. — Several healthcare providers in Juneau offer COVID-19 testing services. In addition, the City and Borough of Juneau has two sites – the Capital City Fire/Rescue Drive-Thru Testing Site at …

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Juneau’s Fourth of July fireworks show will require social distancing and masks

June 24, 2020 – News

The annual Gastineau Channel Fourth of July fireworks show will take place this year. The event, which receives funding from the City and Borough of Juneau, will require spectators to wear a face covering and maintain at least 6 feet from non-household members. More details on safety protocols for the …

Parks & Recreation temporarily closes Capital Park to dogs due to excessive poop

June 24, 2020 – News

To maintain health and safety standards for animals and humans, the City and Borough of Juneau Parks & Recreation Department is closing Capital Park to dogs for five days due to excessive dog waste. Violations will be reported to Animal Control. Parks & Recreation will continue to close other areas …

What is contact tracing and how does it work in Alaska?

June 23, 2020 – News

Contact tracing is a time-tested public health tool that effectively prevents the spread of contagious diseases. For COVID-19, this is how it works: Public health case investigators work with people who’ve tested positive for COVID-19 to identify everyone they may have been in contact with during the timeframe they were …

June 22 Assembly Committee of the Whole preview

June 22, 2020 – News

The Juneau Assembly meets in a Committee of the Whole work session tonight at 6 pm. These are the agenda topics (click on the link to see more info for reach item): JPD – Community Policing & Use of Force (The City Manager’s memo includes the list of Ten Demands …