COVID-19
Traveler Tests Positive for COVID-19 Upon Arrival Into Nome, Fifth Non-Resident Case
The Norton Sound Region has now recorded 25 positive cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus. The newest case is a non-resident of the region who tested positive in Nome yesterday.
Read More24th COVID-19 Case for Norton Sound Region a Non-Resident in Stebbins
Norton Sound Health Corporation says this will likely be a travel-related case. According to a statement from NSHC, the individual’s positive test came up as a result of Stebbins’ quarantine and testing requirements.
Read MoreCOVID-19 Restrictions Spark Food Security Concerns in Western Alaska
Western Alaska communities have been restricting inter-village travel to control the spread of the coronavirus, but in communities like Stebbins, that also makes it harder to get basic groceries.
Read MoreCOVID-19 Found in Unalakleet Twice in One Week, Community Travel Ban In Effect
Roughly 48 hours after discovering the first case of COVID-19, Norton Sound Health Corporation has identified a second individual who tested positive for the virus in Unalakleet.
Read MoreNorton Sound Resident Tests Positive for COVID-19 in Unidentified Community
While the identity of the resident’s village is not being reported at this time due to privacy concerns, NSHC’s Public Relations Manager Reba Lean did share that the positive test was administered within the region.
Read MoreUnalakleet Sees First Case of COVID-19 From Non-Resident Traveling Into Community
A non-resident of the Norton Sound region tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, on their way to Unalakleet. The reason for the patient’s trip to the region is unknown at this time.
Read MoreFall Sports Under COVID-19 Restrictions Begin in Nome and the Bering Strait Region
Both NPS and BSSD will be following recommendations from the Alaska School Activities Association. That includes adhering to social distancing, and asking students and coaches to wear masks when they can’t stay six feet apart.
Read MoreBack to School Plans Being Worked Out for Bering Strait Region, New Teachers Arrive Soon
Similar to Nome schools, BSSD will require all of its students and staff to get a daily temperature reading upon entering a school building, and wear a mask and or a face shield while inside the classroom.
Read MoreCity Council Votes to Wait on Distributing CARES Act Funds to Local Businesses
The five present council members decided to postpone voting on a final resolution to distribute $750,000 in CARES Act funding to local businesses and non-profits.
Read MoreTeller Discourages Non-Essential Travel After 4th Case of COVID-19 Confirmed
Teller’s response to this latest positive case is to discourage its residents from traveling to nearby communities, unless it is essential. But, community leaders have not gone so far as to close their own borders.
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