Coronavirus

This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus causes COVID-19. The sample was isolated from a patient in the U.S. (NIAID-RML via AP)

State reports 55 new cases, 1 death

Now more active cases than recoveries.

This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus causes COVID-19. The sample was isolated from a patient in the U.S. (NIAID-RML via AP)
Concern comes with warm holiday weekend
Concern comes with warm holiday weekend
Empire employee tests positive for COVID-19, has been self-isolating

Empire employee tests positive for COVID-19, has been self-isolating

This person has not been in the Empire offices since early last week.

Empire employee tests positive for COVID-19, has been self-isolating
Capital City Fire/Rescue firefighter/EMT Jessica Skiba holds a COVID-19 test sample at the city’s drive-thru screening site at the Hagevig Regional Fire Training Center in the Mendenhall Valley on Monday, June 29, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)
Capital City Fire/Rescue firefighter/EMT Jessica Skiba holds a COVID-19 test sample at the city’s drive-thru screening site at the Hagevig Regional Fire Training Center in the Mendenhall Valley on Monday, June 29, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)
State counts 42 new coronavirus cases
State counts 42 new coronavirus cases
Dunleavy urges diligence ahead of holiday weekend
Dunleavy urges diligence ahead of holiday weekend
City fireworks plans fizzle but personal use options available
City fireworks plans fizzle but personal use options available
Attorney General says mask order doesn’t apply to state offices

Attorney General says mask order doesn’t apply to state offices

Clarkson said the order does not apply to state buildings and facilities in Anchorage

Attorney General says mask order doesn’t apply to state offices
‘A death that wasn’t theirs’: Local woman says Juneau COVID-19 death incorrectly counted

‘A death that wasn’t theirs’: Local woman says Juneau COVID-19 death incorrectly counted

Deceased was listed as Juneau resident, her niece says she never lived here.

‘A death that wasn’t theirs’: Local woman says Juneau COVID-19 death incorrectly counted
This illustration provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in January 2020 shows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus. This virus was identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China.

State reports 25 new cases

Juneau’s not on the report this time.

This illustration provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in January 2020 shows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus. This virus was identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China.
Photos by Peter Segall | Juneau Empire                                The Glory Hall is currently the only source for a meal for many Juneau residents experiencing homelessness, June 25, 2020. Executive Director Mariya Lovishchuk said that this is leading to friction with downtown residents and businesses, and she supports the Juneau Cares program, a program that pays local restaurants to help feed the homeless or food-insecure.

Program to feed hungry, fund restaurants trudging toward reality

The program could inject up to $1 million into local restaurants while feeding the most vulnerable.

Photos by Peter Segall | Juneau Empire                                The Glory Hall is currently the only source for a meal for many Juneau residents experiencing homelessness, June 25, 2020. Executive Director Mariya Lovishchuk said that this is leading to friction with downtown residents and businesses, and she supports the Juneau Cares program, a program that pays local restaurants to help feed the homeless or food-insecure.
State reports 2 new cases for Juneau
State reports 2 new cases for Juneau
3 keys: Economic stabilization task force eyes future
3 keys: Economic stabilization task force eyes future
This map shows regional corporations established by the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act in 1971. On Friday, a judge ruled Alaska Native Corporations are eligible to receive federal coronavirus relief funds. (Courtesy Photo | US National Park Service)

Judge rules Alaska Native corporations can get tribal virus relief money

Alaska Native corporations are eligible for relief funding for tribes, a federal judge ruled.

This map shows regional corporations established by the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act in 1971. On Friday, a judge ruled Alaska Native Corporations are eligible to receive federal coronavirus relief funds. (Courtesy Photo | US National Park Service)
State reports 2 new coronavirus deaths

State reports 2 new coronavirus deaths

Both people, listed as Juneau residents, were living out of state, according to DHSS.

State reports 2 new coronavirus deaths
Outgoing UAS chancellor: Merger talk ‘something you should pay attention to’
Outgoing UAS chancellor: Merger talk ‘something you should pay attention to’
State releases Alaska-themed materials encouraging COVID-19 precautions
State releases Alaska-themed materials encouraging COVID-19 precautions
Health officials say wear a mask —whether or not there is a mandate
Health officials say wear a mask —whether or not there is a mandate
Fourth of July fireworks get go-ahead
Fourth of July fireworks get go-ahead
City needs to weigh role in social services, manager says
City needs to weigh role in social services, manager says