The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reported four new cases of COVID-19 on Monday. The total positive case count, including recovered patients, now stands at 345.

BP confirmed its commitment to completing the sale of its Alaska business to Hilcorp, first announced in August 2019, in a statement released on April 27. Subject to regulatory approvals, the parties expect to complete the transaction in June 2020.

The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) today announced two new cases of COVID-19 in two communities: North Pole (1) and Sitka (1). This brings the total case count to 341.

The last day with no positive COVID-19 cases in Alaska was March 15, 2020. The first case in the state was reported in an out-of-state resident on March 12, 2020.

Governor Mike Dunleavy held a press briefing on Friday evening. He was joined by Health and Human Services Commissioner Adam Crum as well as Commissioner Dr. Tamika Ledbetter, Department of Labor and Workforce Development. They spoke to issue more guidance on Health Mandate 16, as well as the ongoing effort to provide unemployment insurance to Alaskans.

Homer Electric Association issued a release on Friday to ensure members know that they are still focused on providing the critical and essential electric service to all members during the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic.

The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reported two new cases of COVID-19 on Friday. The total positive case count, including recovered patients, now stands at 339. Both cases are from from the Anchorage area.