The community of Valdez received confirmation of its eleventh resident case of COVID-19 on Monday. The new resident case is an adult who experienced symptoms and remained in isolation since the onset of their illness. They are following the guidance of their medical provider and public health officials. All close contacts of the patient have been notified and are in quarantine.
Virus Response
Fungus Fest Goes Virtual
This may be a year of unprecedented changes and challenges, but that won’t keep the Cordova Chamber of Commerce and the Turnagain Arm Mycological Society from finding the FUN in Fungus and bringing it to you to enjoy too! This year, Cordova Fungus Festival and Girdwood Fungus Fair are joining forces to offer a safe, educational, and inspiring event to enjoy from wherever you are!
Parks & Rec News
Facility and activity updates, upcoming classes, community cookbook…etc.
Civic Center Cinema Virus Response Information
In response to covid-19 we will be following the City of Valdez health mandates and we ask that everyone who attends our features help us remain open to the public by complying as well. We will be limiting our seating capacity to 75 people per showing for social distancing purposes; […]
Matanuska Crew Tests Negative-On Schedule 8/21
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 17, 2020CONTACT: Sam Dapcevich, sam.dapcevich@alaska.gov, (907) 465-4503 M/V Matanuska Crew Tests Negative for COVID-19Ship will resume scheduled service on August 21 (JUNEAU, Alaska) – Last week, the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) learned of five recent M/V Matanuska passengers who tested positive for COVID-19. The five […]
LeConte Crew Member Positive
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 10, 2020CONTACT: Sam Dapcevich, sam.dapcevich@alaska.gov, (907) 465-4503 AMHS M/V LeConte Crew Member Tests Positive for COVID-19No close contacts identified aboard ship or in Juneau (JUNEAU, Alaska) – An Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) crew member who recently returned home after working a two-week rotation on the […]
Early Voting Has Begun
The Division of Elections (DOE) would like to inform you that early voting has begun at over 150 locations throughout the state. This is an option available to you if you do not want to vote at your polling place on Election Day. Here are some things you can expect […]
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3rd Local Positive in Valdez
Valdez COVID-19 Unified Command NEWS RELEASE # 013 For immediate release: 07/27/2020, 8:30 p.m. Valdez, AK – The community of Valdez received confirmation of its third resident case of COVID-19 on Monday. The new resident case is an adult with mild symptoms. The patient has been in isolation at home […]