Virus Response
New AMHS Protocols
Today, the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) announced new operational protocols to protect against the transmission of COVID-19 on vessels.
About Testing in Valdez
Scroll down for information about testing for high risk populations and for travel vouchers
Infected up to 7 on the Tustie
Preceding stories below Six Additional AMHS Employees Test Positive for COVID-19“All six passengers and the remaining 28 employees test negative.” *(ANCHORAGE, Alaska)*Six additional employees aboard the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) M/V Tustumena have tested positive for COVID-19. This brings the total number of COVID-19 positive crewmembers to seven. The […]
Valdez Economic Relief Checks Mailed 5/29
Keep an Eye on Your Health
Relaxation of restrictions doesn’t mean the virus is gone. Valdez just had its first case. Please be aware.
Traveling During the COVID-19 Pandemic
As things open up, many Alaskans are more than ready to travel. Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities shared this information from the TSA to help you do so safely.
Valdez 1st COVID-19 Case
Valdez COVID-19 Unified Command FIRST CASE OF COVID-19 IN VALDEZ, NON-RESIDENT ASYMPTOMATIC MALE IS IN ISOLATION NEWS RELEASE For immediate release: 05/22/2020 10:00 p.m. Valdez, AK – The community of Valdez received confirmation of its first case of COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) late Friday evening. The patient is an asymptomatic […]
KCHU Coffee Break-Valdez Economic Relief 5/20
The COVID-19 Economic Relief Program, established by Valdez City Council, provides a one-time economic relief payment to qualifying Valdez households & local businesses adversely impacted by the pandemic. Sharon Scheidt, Mayor Pro Tem, and Brian Carlson, City Finance Director, discussed the conception, requirements, and execution of the program on KCHU’s Coffee Break on 5/20 Click play below to listen.
Valdez Senior Center-Free Food for Seniors 5/26-29
The Valdez Senior Center is supporting nutrition for our seniors 60 and older during COVID-19 and will be giving away snack boxes, shelf-stable meals, and frozen entrees.
