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COVID-19

Over 3,000 Norton Sound Residents Taken One Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine

By Davis Hovey | January 25, 2021 | 0
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While COVID-19 cases continue to climb, so do the number of vaccinations in the Norton Sound. According to NSHC, more than a third of eligible residents in the region have received at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine at this point.

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What to Expect When Traveling to Nome Based on City Requirements

By Emily Hofstaedter | January 22, 2021 | 1
Woman wearing a bright reflective jacket and face covering standing outside COVID tent

The City of Nome continues to ask travelers coming from the Anchorage airport to practice quarantining to slow the spread of COVID-19. However with more people becoming fully vaccinated or having recovered from COVID-19, there are more options and sometimes more confusion than before.

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Resident of Undisclosed Community Tests Positive for COVID-19, All Other Active Cases in Nome

By Davis Hovey | January 21, 2021 | 0
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Norton Sound Health Corporation announced yesterday that two new cases of COVID-19 were identified in the region. This brings the active total to 12 positive cases in the Norton Sound.

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More Close Contact COVID-19 Cases in Nome, Norton Sound Reaches 300

By Davis Hovey | January 18, 2021 | 0
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Over the weekend, three residents of the Norton Sound tested positive for the disease caused by the coronavirus. There are currently 14 active cases of COVID-19 in the region.

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Almost 300 Total COVID-19 Cases in Norton Sound, Governor Extends Disaster Declaration

By Davis Hovey | January 15, 2021 | 0
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With the two newest cases, there are 299 confirmed COVID-19 cases in total in the Norton Sound. Ten of those are currently active while 289 are considered recovered.

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First Doses of Vaccinations Expanded in Nome, Active Case Count Continues to Rise

By Davis Hovey | January 14, 2021 | 0
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Nome now has nine active cases of COVID-19 after two more residents tested positive on Tuesday.

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Nome COVID-19 Cases Spike to Seven, First Doses of Vaccination Still On Hold

By Davis Hovey | January 12, 2021 | 0
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The number of active COVID-19 cases in Nome has risen to seven, with two more residents testing positive yesterday.

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Travel Continues to Bring COVID-19 Into Nome, New Travel Policy Announced

By Emily Hofstaedter | January 11, 2021 | 0

COVID-19 continues to trickle into Nome through travel. Over the course of the weekend Norton Sound Health Corporation detected four cases of COVID-19, the healthcare provider announced in a statement.

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Nome Plans to Use NSEDC Community Benefits for City HVAC Upgrades

By Emily Hofstaedter | January 11, 2021 | 0
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The Nome Common Council has $200,000 from the Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation that they plan to spend in their regular meeting tonight.

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Three COVID-19 Cases in Nome, Another Travel Related Case Confirmed

By Davis Hovey | January 7, 2021 | 0
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A Nome resident has tested positive for the disease caused by the coronavirus after traveling. NSHC announced the latest COVID-19 case earlier today.

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“Happy Birthday”, Western Alaska-Style

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