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One new case of COVID-19 detected in Juneau

April 17, 2020 – CV19-News, News

The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) has reported another confirmed case of COVID-19 from Juneau. The source of the virus is under investigation. According to DHSS, this new case is female, aged 50-59. Juneau has now had 24 cumulative cases – five cases are a result of …

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Update on cruise ship scheduling

April 17, 2020 – CV19-News, News

When, how, and if Juneau and the rest of Southeast will have a cruise ship season is still unknown due to several factors, including: ​​Canada closed its ports to large and small cruise ships until July 1. The Port of Seattle has also delayed its cruise season​ indefinitely. Because large cruise ships that visit Juneau and elsewhere in Southeast …

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Of Juneau’s two new COVID-19 cases, one is a Lemon Creek Correctional employee

April 16, 2020 – News

The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) has reported two more cases of COVID-19 from Juneau. According to DHSS, one case is a female under age 10 and one case is a male aged 20-29. Juneau has now had 23 cumulative cases. Twelve of them have recovered. One of the two newest cases is a …

Health Mandate 15 allows some health care services & elective surgeries to resume in phases

April 16, 2020 – News

The State of Alaska Health Mandate 15, issued April 15, allows some health care services to resume. Health care facilities and providers listed in the mandate can resume services that require minimal personal protective equipment, starting April 20. They must follow new rules about protective measures and testing. Facilities and …

Read daily updates on Juneau’s COVID-19 response from the Emergency Operation Center

April 16, 2020 – CV19-News, News

The City and Borough of Juneau’s Emergency Operations Center – a unified command structure with Bartlett Regional Hospital (BRH), the State’s Division of Public Health, and other partners – provides daily updates on its response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Juneau. The information provides an overview of all the components involved in the effort, …

CBJ, Glory Hall & St. Vincent de Paul partner to offer homeless shelter & food services

April 15, 2020 – News

The City and Borough of Juneau, The Glory Hall, and St. Vincent de Paul Juneau have combined efforts to support the local homeless population during the COVID-19 health emergency. In recent weeks, the focus has been on how best to provide basic shelter and food services while allowing for appropriate …

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State reports three more COVID-19 cases from Juneau, two work at Lemon Creek Correctional

April 15, 2020 – News

The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) has reported three more confirmed cases of COVID-19 from Juneau. How the disease was acquired is under investigation. According to DHSS, the three cases are male; two aged 20-29, one aged 30-39. Cumulatively, Juneau has now had 21 cases. Twelve of them have recovered. Two of the three newest …

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Assembly Finance Committee meets Wednesday, April 15; Special Assembly Meeting April 16 cancelled

April 15, 2020 – News

Assembly Finance Committee Meeting: The Assembly Finance Committee will be meeting tonight, Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 5p.m. and will be broadcast live on the CBJ website through Vimeo and Facebook Live. Adhering to the State of Alaska mandate on gatherings, members of the public are welcome to listen in …

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As Assembly wrestles with $34.5 million deficit, manager introduces budget tool & recommends delaying pool renovation

April 15, 2020 – News

The City and Borough of Juneau is looking at a revenue shortfall of $34.5 million over the next 30 months, due to factors related to the COVID-19 pandemic. In light of this projected loss, City Manager Rorie Watt is introducing a budget tool at tonight’s Assembly Finance Committee meeting to …

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School district adds Riverbend Baptist Church to meal distribution sites

April 14, 2020 – News

The Juneau School District has added another site to its free meal program – Riverside Baptist Church. Free pre-packaged breakfast and lunch meals are available at the following distribution sites: 9 am – 11 am Weekdays Sayeik: Gastineau Elementary School 11 am – noon Weekdays Cedar Park Apartments 9 am …