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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 55 new cases, 1 death

Now more active cases than recoveries.

Concern comes with warm holiday weekend

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Concern comes with warm holiday weekend

Be safe out there.

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

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

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

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)

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State reports 50 new COVID-19 cases

Total case count passes 1,000.

State counts 42 new coronavirus cases

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State counts 42 new coronavirus cases

None in Juneau.

City fireworks plans fizzle but personal use options available

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City fireworks plans fizzle but personal use options available

Juneauites will celebrate their own way.

Dunleavy urges diligence ahead of holiday weekend

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Dunleavy urges diligence ahead of holiday weekend

You should wear a mask, but don’t have to.

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

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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

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.

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State reports 25 new cases

Juneau’s not on the report this time.

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

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‘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.

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.

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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.

State reports 2 new cases for Juneau

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State reports 2 new cases for Juneau

One resident, one nonresident.

3 keys: Economic stabilization task force eyes future

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3 keys: Economic stabilization task force eyes future

More services need more money.

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)

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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.

State reports 2 new coronavirus deaths

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State reports 2 new coronavirus deaths

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

Outgoing UAS chancellor: Merger talk ‘something you should pay attention to’

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Outgoing UAS chancellor: Merger talk ‘something you should pay attention to’

local leadership, local programs.

State releases Alaska-themed materials encouraging COVID-19 precautions

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State releases Alaska-themed materials encouraging COVID-19 precautions

Sign, sign, everywhere a sign.

Health officials say wear a mask —whether or not there is a mandate

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Health officials say wear a mask —whether or not there is a mandate

“It’s not about you, it’s you being part of this group.”

Fourth of July fireworks get go-ahead

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Fourth of July fireworks get go-ahead

Not fizzling out.

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. Photo courtesy NIAID-RML via AP.

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State reports new COVID-19 cases

16 for residents, 19 for nonresidents