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This electron microscope image made available and color-enhanced by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Integrated Research Facility in Fort Detrick, Md., shows Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 virus particles, orange, isolated from a patient. (NIAID/National Institutes of Health via AP)

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State reports 137 new COVID-19 cases

New resident and nonresident cases in Juneau.

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)

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State reports 65 new COVID-19 cases

Two more in Juneau.

Coronavirus costs rise for school district

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Coronavirus costs rise for school district

Covid adds to regular costs.

This 2020 electron microscope image provided by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases - Rocky Mountain Laboratories shows SARS-CoV-2 virus particles which causes COVID-19, isolated from a patient in the U.S., emerging from the surface of cells cultured in a lab. (NIAID-RML via AP)

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State reports 68 new cases

None for Juneau, but more info shared about previously reported case.

The Alaska Bar Association and Alaska Legal Services Corporation will offer a free hotline for noncriminal legal advice for coronavirus related issues on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 6-8 p.m. (Courtesy photo | Nordwood Themes)

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Law group launches free coronavirus legal advice hotline

The noncriminal advice hotline will be available three days a week.

Governor urges Alaskans to wear masks

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Governor urges Alaskans to wear masks

“Arrest this surge.”

This electron microscope image made available and color-enhanced by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Integrated Research Facility in Fort Detrick, Md., shows Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 virus particles, orange, isolated from a patient. (Courtesy Image | NIAID, National Institutes of Health)

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94 new cases confirmed in Alaska

Seven cases were confirmed in Juneau

With mandate passed, city asks for compliance

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With mandate passed, city asks for compliance

‘If we have to, we can issue citations.’

Alaska continues streak of high new case numbers

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Alaska continues streak of high new case numbers

The cases connected to Alaska Glacier Seafoods rises to 40.

The Juneau Police Department organized participation in the National Night Out for all Juneau public services, including Capital City Fire/Rescue, the Alaska State Troopers, and other uniformed and nonuniformed public services, Aug. 6, 2019. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

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National Night Out postponed due to coronavirus concerns

JPD is concerned with coronavirus risk.

Masks are mandatory, city says

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Masks are mandatory, city says

Wear a mask.

Peter Segall | Juneau Empire Alaska Glacier Seafoods has had an outbreak of the coronavirus that’s spread to 38 workers as of July 20, 2020.

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Alaska and Juneau hit new highs for COVID-19 cases

Juneau had 26 new cases connected to Alaska Glacier Seafoods.

This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. The sample was isolated from a patient in the U.S. (NIAID-RML via AP)

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City reports 26 new cases connected to seafood processor cluster

They are isolating.

Lawsuit: Alaska absentee application mailings discriminatory

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Lawsuit: Alaska absentee application mailings discriminatory

Lawsuit says absentee ballots should be mailed to all.

Capital City Fire/Rescue Firefighter paramedic Wendy Wallers holds a COVID-19 screening kit at the Hagevig Regional Fire Training Center on Monday, June 29, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire File)

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8 new COVID-19 cases confirmed for Juneau

8 new COVID-19 cases confirmed for Juneau

In this Sept. 11, 2018 photo, the Holland America Line ship Amsterdam sits at port in Juneau. Holland America is selling the Amsterdam, Maasdam, Rotterdam and Veendam, which reduces its fleet to 10, the company said. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Seattle cruise line sells 4 ships; cruise ban extended

Holland America Line announced move after CDC extended cruise ban until the end of September.

This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. The sample was isolated from a patient in the U.S. (NIAID-RML via AP)

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State reports 75 new COVID-19 cases

Now new deaths or hospitalizations.

The Juneau Pioneer Home on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. All staff at each Pioneer Home had received negative COVID-19 test results the Department of Health and Social Services announced Tuesday, meaning all the Homes were now able to host limited in-person visits. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

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Elder care facilities balance health, emotional needs during pandemic

Visiting the vulnerable.

Jeff Lund attempts to hook a golden trout in Wyoming during a recent trip. “Yes, [I] traveled to fish during the pandemic,” Lund said. (Jeff Lund | For the Juneau Empire)

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Yes, I traveled to fish during the pandemic

Don’t mistake the tone of this, I am not making light of traveling during a pandemic.

More funding will come Sullivan says, but when is another matter

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More funding will come Sullivan says, but when is another matter

There’s bipartisan support, but the process takes time