Public schools

Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced Friday, March 14, that public schools would be closed to students from March 16 until March 30. After-school programs will be suspended during this time.

Dunleavy also issued a mandate that residential schools begin the process of returning students to their families and home communities. The process is to be completed by Friday, March 27, according to the mandate.

Bars, gyms, dine-in restaurants and more

All bars, breweries, restaurants, food and beverage kiosks or trucks and other establishments serving food or beverages within the state are closed as dine-in services until 5 p.m. April 1 because of a mandate issued March 17.

Drive-thru, delivery and take-out service are still allowed.

The mandate also applies to theaters, gyms, fitness centers, bowling alleys and bingo halls.

City facilities

City and Borough of Juneau announced it is closing public facilities amid COVID-19 concerns.

CBJ is closing Augustus Brown Pool, Dimond Park Aquatic Center, Mount Jumbo Gym, the Downtown Public Library, Mendenhall Valley Public Library, Douglas Public Library, Juneau-Douglas City Museum, Zach Gordon Youth Center, Dimond Park Field House and Teadwell Arena through March 30.

The closures will impact all programs offered through the field house. The CBJ Parks and Recreation Department is postponing its coed volleyball season, too, CBJ said in a release.

The BAM after-school program and Start Smart program at ZGYC are also suspended.

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CBJ is also suspending senior open gym, but will continue to offer the Juneau Hike Program.

The Juneau Arts & Culture Center and Centennial Hall will also be closed during this time.

Starting Friday, March 20, Eaglecrest Ski Area will suspend all operations in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus disease, according to a CBJ release.

People can sill ski, tour, sled and play in the snow at Eaglecrest, but are encouraged to practice social distancing and stay at least six feet away from others. There will be no ski patrol rescue services or avalanche mitigation. At this time, Eaglecrest has no plans to groom alpine or Nordic ski trails, CBJ said.

Eaglecrest offices will be open to answer questions. Call 790-2000 extension 214 or email info@skieaglecrest.com for more information.

University of Alaska Southeast library

University of Alaska Southeast’s Egan Library will be closed to the public until March 30. However, the library will remain open to current UAS students, faculty and staff during certain hours. Swipe-card access will be provided 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Bartlett hospital’s elective surgeries

Bartlett Regional Hospital announced Monday it will suspend elective surgeries for the next 90 days. Bartlett CEO Chuch Bill said in a release that the policy will be reevaluated every two weeks.

State Library, Archives and Museum

The Alaska State Library, Archives and Museum will be closed from March 17 through March 31, according to a mandate from Dunleavy. All public programs and events to be held within the facility will be suspended. Staff will continue to work remotely during that time, according to a mandate.