COVID-19
COVID Concerns Thwart NOAA and Other Researchers’ Plans to Study a Bering Sea In Flux
Several research ventures slated to take place in the Bering Strait region this summer have been postponed or outright cancelled. Now Kawerak is calling for all researchers to not come to the region.
Read MoreCoronavirus Cases Rise, State Re-Opening, and Dept. of Corrections Isn’t Planning to do More COVID-19 Testing
The Alaska Department of Corrections (DOC) currently has no plans for widespread testing in facilities that have no confirmed COVID-19 cases, which includes Anvil Mountain Correctional Center (AMCC) in Nome.
Read MoreNSHC Staff Go Back to Work Despite Two Employees Testing Positive for COVID-19
Healthcare workers returned to the Norton Sound Regional Hospital today following the facility closing its doors to the public on Friday. It was closed at the same time two employees from Nome’s regional hospital tested positive for COVID-19.
Read MoreRegional Hospital Closed to Public After NSHC Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
A Norton Sound Health Corporation employee in Nome tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus. The corporation made that announcement last night, confirming the Bering Strait region’s second case thus far.
Read MoreLanguage in New Ordinance Confuses Councilmembers & Nome-ites Alike, Travelers Have Quarantine Options
Intrastate travelers coming into Nome can now choose to do a seven-day quarantine, providing that they test negative for COVID-19 before and after their quarantine. If they opt out of the testing, they can instead quarantine for 14 days.
Read MoreWestern Alaska Celebrates Its Seniors With Parades To Cap Off COVID-19 Semester
35 Nome-Beltz High School seniors have officially graduated and received their diplomas. Special accommodations were made for Wednesday night’s graduation ceremony, and for other Class of 2020 graduates across Western Alaska, given the current coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreCity of Nome Says Travel Permits For In-Region Traffic Won’t Be Required Anymore
As of this Monday (May 18th), visitors coming into Nome from a regional village will not need a travel permit or be required to quarantine when they arrive in the city.
Read MoreAside from Emergency Ordinance, City Council Moves Other Items Forward, Honors Former Nome Mayor
The Nome Common Council passed three resolutions, among other business items, during their regular meeting on Monday night. Before those were finalized, some citizens raised issues over a lack of transparency from the Council.
Read MoreExtensive Public Comments Cause City Council to Temporarily Extend Local Emergency Ordinance
After a contentious five-and-a-half hour-long meeting, the Nome City Council voted to extend the local emergency ordinance through May 20th. This ordinance authorizes the City Manager to restrict travel and limit non-essential businesses.
Read MoreNSHC Preparing Its Staff for Village Trips Based on Lack of COVID-19 Cases in Region
Norton Sound Health Corporation employees will resume traveling to villages for medical visits this week. That includes the Audiology, Eye Care, and Physical Therapy departments
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