To prevent or slow the spread of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), the State of Alaska issued a health mandate Tuesday ordering travelers entering or returning to Alaska to take certain actions depending on their level of risk. Higher Risk: If you have traveled from an area with widespread, ongoing community spread …
In response to the current COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, Bartlett Regional Hospital is screening patients and visitors for symptoms of COVID-19 along with travel history and possible exposure to the virus. To protect the health and safety of patients, their families and staff, various departments are restricting access and the hospital …
Holland America Line announced yesterday that it has decided not to bring the cruise ship Westerdam to Juneau for lay up in March and April as previously planned. Here’s an excerpt of the statement from Holland America: “Holland America Line will now bring Westerdam to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, instead of …
In addition to other City and Borough of Juneau facility closures, Treadwell Arena is closed as of this morning. To reiterate, these are the CBJ facilities currently closed in addition to the schools: Augustus Brown Pool and Dimond Park Aquatic Center Mount Jumbo Gym Dimond Park Field House Downtown Public …
The Juneau International Airport, in conjunction with local, state and federal agencies, is responding to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic by implementing measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and help protect the health and safety of the public and employees. The airport remains open as a vital link in …
The City and Borough of Juneau’s Emergency Operations Plan provides the framework to guide CBJ’s response during an emergency. Currently, the goal is to develop and maintain a common operational picture to effectively and efficiently respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Last week, Governor Mike Dunleavy issued a Public Health …
Updated 3/16: This guidance changed today based on a recommendation from the White House Coronavirus Task Force telling Americans to avoid social gatherings in groups of more than 10 people. Read the guidance. Original post: Large events and mass gatherings can contribute to the spread of COVID-19 in the United …
In addition to previously announced facility closures: The Dimond Park Field House is also closed March 16 though March 30. The closures impact all programs offered through the field house: access to the track, turf, and batting cage, Turf 4 Tots program, and Kid Fit classes. The Parks and Recreation …
Bartlett Regional Hospital in Juneau will suspend elective surgeries for the next 90 days. “We will reevaluate whether to continue that policy every two weeks,” said Bartlett CEO Chuck Bill. The announcement comes as Alaska’s Chief Medical Officer, Ann Zink, issued a COVID-19 medical advisory today to follow guidance from …
Have you recently returned to Alaska from a trip? Alaska Department of Health and Social Services strongly advises that all Alaskans read and comply with the guidance for returning travelers. If you have traveled within 14 days to an area with widespread, ongoing community spread such as Europe, China and …
