Sam Allen

Former reporter @KDNNews I Alaska I [email protected] endorsements are not endorsements

[Ketchikan Daily News @KDNNews]

Leslie Becker, a member of the Ketchikan School Board, has filed a letter of intent to run as a candidate to represent Alaska House District 36.

[Sam Allen @samallenak]

#Ketchikan, emergency manger says shortages in medical staff and supplies expected if 'hunker down' is not followed. paywall dropped.

https://t.co/sTCBmrJbDk

[Ketchikan Daily News @KDNNews]

Two new positive test results for COVID-19 have been announced by the Ketchikan EOC.
Neither individual has a history of recent travel. Both had been in close contact to persons who were previously reported as testing positive to COVID-19.
Total case number now stands at 11.

[Ketchikan Daily News @KDNNews]

A third positive test result for COVID-19 today has been announced by the Ketchikan Emergency Operations Center this evening. Ketchikan now has a total of nine confirmed positive results.

[Ketchikan Daily News @KDNNews]

Two new positive test results of COVID-19 reported in Ketchikan on Tuesday morning, according to KTN Emergency Operations Center. The two Individuals do not have a history of recent travel.
Total now stands at eight.

[Sam Allen @samallenak]

Got this just before 5 p.m. from PeaceHealth, announcing another #COVID19 case at the hospital as well as closures and cleaning measures.

[Sam Allen @samallenak]

The 2nd #COVID19 #Ketchikan case was a doctor at the hospital who saw patients and staff after returning from travel in Washington.

[Ketchikan Daily News @KDNNews]

Round-up story: Ketchikan cases increase to six; mayors say “hunker down” with shelter-in-place proclamation.
https://t.co/nBWRIE7XCD

[Sam Allen @samallenak]

This after three new cases reported today in Ketchikan, bringing the total to 6.

[Ketchikan Daily News @KDNNews]

The Ketchikan Gateway Borough, City of Ketchikan and City of Saxman mayors today issued a joint proclamation 'strongly urging' all citizens greater Ketchikan area to 'hunker down and shelter in place in order to stop the spread of COVID-19.'

[Ketchikan Daily News @KDNNews]

State of Alaska is closing public and private schools through May 1. “Students will receive instruction by distance delivery methods,” states Mandate 8. All after school activities are being suspended during that time.

[Sam Allen @samallenak]

In addition groups, congregations larger than 10 are not allowed, and if there are gatherings less than 10, six feet spacing is required, according to Gov. Dunleavy

[Sam Allen @samallenak]

At state briefing tonight DHSS Commissioner Adam Crumm announced a health mandate specific to #Ketchikan and Fairbanks closing all day spas, nail salons, barbershops, and massage and tattoo businesses effective March 21 at 8 a.m.

[Ketchikan Daily News @KDNNews]

This afternoon's Alaska DHSS Health Alert related to out-of-state, in-state travel is included here.

[Sam Allen @samallenak]

On this issue last night, Ketchikan City and Borough emergency manager told the city council, “According to our attorneys, right now they’re advising us that we’re unable to do that due to federal regulations.”

[CBJ @cbjuneau]

The City and Borough of Juneau and @CCFR implemented a voluntary screening process for people arriving to Juneau International Airport. The goal is to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). https://t.co/u7AFuQKk4r

[Ketchikan Daily News @KDNNews]

A third positive test result for COVID-19 has been reported in Ketchikan. The individual — an employee of the Ketchikan Gateway Borough who works at the White Cliff Building — ‘was a close contact of the first identified positive case in Ketchikan,' according the KTN EOC.

[Sam Allen @samallenak]

Covering the #covid19 response here in #Ketchikan if you or anyone you know has tried to get tested or been tested and want to talk about your experience contact: [email protected] #ketchikanstayhealthy #staystrongketchikan

[Vidit Sharma @vidit_sharma_]

The shortest @nytimes opinion piece I have seen in a long time #COVID19

[Sam Allen @samallenak]

Chairs in audience are set up for social distancing, but council members are still sitting side by side. #ketchikancitycouncil #covid19

[Sam Allen @samallenak]

Zink said the patient was previously identified as having direct contact with the first individual with COVID-19 in Ketchikan.

[Sam Allen @samallenak]

2nd confirmed COVID-19 case in Ketchikan info from AK Chief Medical Officer Dr. Anne Zink at state press conference.

[Ketchikan Daily News @KDNNews]

State of Alaska has confirmed second case of COVID-19 in Ketchikan.