Gov. Mike Dunleavy, seen here on Aug. 11, 2020, will be holding a news conference at 5 p.m. regarding COVID-19, according to a release from his office. (Courtesy photo / Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy)

Gov. Mike Dunleavy, seen here on Aug. 11, 2020, will be holding a news conference at 5 p.m. regarding COVID-19, according to a release from his office. (Courtesy photo / Office of Gov. Mike Dunleavy)

Watch: Dunleavy news conference on COVID-19

News conference begins at 5 p.m.

The news conference is scheduled to start at 5 p.m.

A release from Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s office said the conference is regarding COVID-19 and will feature the governor, chief medical officer Dr. Anne Zink and Public Health Director Heidi Hedberg.

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