The following findings about COVID-19 motivate these mandates and recommendations. Otherwise, businesses and restaurants will close. Hennessy said despite rising case numbers, individual behavior like better mask-wearing and social distancing should be enough to slow the spread. Case count updates on Mondays will … Get notified by e … × Dismiss alert COVID-19 Outbreak Health Orders There are a few things we strongly advise all Alaskans do to minimize […] He said more enforcement is helpful to businesses. 3. The city of Anchorage on Friday announced the removal of mask mandate exemptions, ordered new limits on gathering sizes and said the city will be stepping up enforcement, as COVID-19 case rates continued to increase at a rate that alarmed public health officials. In addition to fines and other penalties currently provided by law, violations of this emergency order may result in mandatory suspension of activities or closure of individual businesses, non-profits, and other entities for a period of up to two weeks. [‘Headed for a crisis’: Alaska’s hospitals urge governor to require masks, extend emergency declaration]. March 17, 2020 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy with the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) today issued the State of Alaska’s COVID-19 Health Mandate 003 and 004 to prevent and slow the spread of the coronavirus. Stay updated with the latest announcements, information, resources and maps about the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in Anchorage Anchorage Assembly to Consider City Code for Mask Mandate ... of Alaska Anchorage throughout 2020 found widespread ... after being closed since COVID-19 cases began to surge in November. Additionally, these entities must cease providing services that require the removal of a mask such as facials or beard trimming. Tom Hennessy, an epidemiologist at University of Alaska Anchorage, said smaller gatherings are safer, though all come with risk. Requirements for Individuals Likely to be Contagious with COVID-19. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. For several weeks in a row we have been reaching dangerous new highs in the numbers of new cases and numbers of people hospitalized for COVID-19. b. People who cannot work safely with a mask on, such as drivers wearing glasses that could fog up, can wear a face shield. A total of 14 COVID-19 related surveys have been conducted by the Municipality of Anchorage since May 2020. 5. for Anchorage. She said the city will also step in and help businesses remove someone refusing to put a mask on in a business. Additional Requirements for Hotels and Other Lodging. See the original (November 7, 2020) announcement for more information. Alaska Coronavirus Response Hub updates typically occur by noon and provisional data are subject to change. Destination Expert. The first cell phone survey was conducted May 6–10, which was followed by four panel surveys conducted at 2-week intervals. Californians have been required since June 18 to mask up in “most … The Municipality has also prepared answers for frequently asked questions about the order. 15,185 posts. Indoor gyms, recreation and fitness centers are limited to 25% of building occupancy based on fire and building codes. All rights reserved. For weeks, single-day counts have ranged from 300 to 500, steadily increasing over time. Any establishments serving the public in a sit-down setting, or for an in-person appointment or service lasting fifteen minutes or longer shall require all adult customers or clients to sign in with legible contact information including first and last name, phone number, and email address in case it is needed for state or local contact tracing efforts. Daily News reporter Emily Goodykoontz contributed. Businesses and other entities must assist the state and local health departments in the process of informing customers or clients of a known COVID-19 exposure at the workplace. Questions? People who cannot tolerate wearing a face mask for medical or other reasons will now be required to wear a face shield, unless it is impossible. Anchorage School District spokesman Alan Brown said the district is confident the new restrictions will not interfere with the district’s plans to begin returning some Anchorage students to school on Nov. 16. The following exceptions apply to the gathering limits: a. The municipality’s mask mandate, as well as the original “hunker down” in the spring and then a four-week bar and restaurant closure in August, proved controversial. 11. “In another week, week-and-a-half, we’ll be looking at those numbers and potentially making some tough decisions,” Quinn-Davidson said. Hospitality Industry (Including Bars, Breweries, Restaurants, and Nightclubs) Closed Except for Outdoor Dining, Take-out and Delivery Service. Effective 12:01 a.m. March 25, 2020, all international and interstate travelers arriving in Alaska are required to abide by the State of Alaska’s Health Mandate 10.1. Additionally, everyone within the municipality “shall limit outings and physical contact with those outside of their household” under the order, which takes effect at 8 a.m. Dec. 1 and runs through 8 a.m. Jan. 1. 12. Quinn-Davidson announced that several exemptions from Anchorage’s mask mandate, or Emergency Order 13, are being removed starting Monday at 8 a.m. American Sign Language (ASL) access is available at www.muni.org/ASLBriefing, [Above: City briefing on Friday with Acting Anchorage Mayor Austin Quinn-Davidson and others]. “When COVID numbers are high, people don’t want to get sick, and they don’t want to get their loved ones sick, so they start pulling back from supporting the local economy," she said at a Friday community briefing. Anchorage Epidemiologist Janet Johnston said officials should get a sense of whether the changes are working over the next two weeks. Remote Work. “That’s a good place for you to be. Still, the new changes fall short of Anchorage Health Department recommendations. Organized Sports Subject to Limitations and Closed to Indoor Competition. Individuals are also strongly encouraged to practice recommended hygiene, including regular hand washing. Acting Anchorage Mayor Quinn-Davidson said the new restrictions — which cap indoor gatherings without food or drink at 15 people rather than 30, with some exceptions for places like churches, and lower the required mask-wearing age to children over 5 — are aimed at reducing the spread of COVID-19. Penalties. “We hope we don’t have to. Stay home when you are sick. All businesses and other entities must promptly communicate to their employees and state and local public health departments (email: COVID-19-Business@anchorageak.gov) if a known or probable COVID-19 exposure occurred in the workplace. Official information from Governor Mike Dunleavy, the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, and Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs on the COVID-19 outbreak in Alaska. Salons and personal care service providers are limited to 25% of fire code capacity. Public health officials fear the rise in cases could put local hospital capacity past the brink, leading to unnecessary deaths. Individuals. Those mandates were imposed by then-mayor Ethan Berkowitz, and galvanized a vocal and persistent opposition that frequently protested at Assembly meetings. Third, even people with no symptoms can be highly infectious to the people around them. Anchorage mayor says no new COVID-19 mandates this week November 20, 2020 ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The acting mayor of Anchorage said there will be no new mandates related to the coronavirus this week, but left the door open for new orders if virus cases continue to rise. People attending gatherings must wear masks. The emergency order took effect Sunday March 22 at 10 p.m. and runs through at least the end of April 14. For everyone else, face shields are not a permitted replacement for a face mask. 14. Dunleavy appeals ruling requiring administration to invite owner of political website to news conferences, Former Capitol security officials cast blame for Jan. 6 insurrection, Interior secretary nominee Deb Haaland tells Senate hearing she’ll balance energy and climate concerns, Tracking COVID-19 in Alaska: 346 cases and 1 death reported since Friday, In 1930, the FBI cracked the case of a Ketchikan murder — thanks to an incriminating can of sliced peaches. In an effort to slow the spread of the virus and prevent our health care system from being overwhelmed, Alaska is taking steps now. All indoor gatherings are limited to six people in a single enclosed indoor space. Fifth, face coverings help protect the wearer and other people from COVID-19. Schools will be limited to 50% of their fire code capacity. Statewide order: Yes. Quinn-Davidson said she hopes to slow the virus without using such blunt measures. Gathering Limitations. b. The gathering limitation does not limit drive-in events where groups remain within separate vehicles spaced at least six feet apart (or ten feet apart if singing by audience members is anticipated) so long as no food, drink, or other goods are passed between vehicles. ISSUED BY THE ACTING MAYOR OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE PURSUANT TO ANCHORAGE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3.80.060H. Anderson pleaded with the public to follow the mandates, saying people need to wear masks, wash their hands and stay distant. On March 2… All rights reserved. The Anchorage Assembly has agreed to extend the municipality’s COVID-19 emergency declaration. "We must get our COVID numbers under control now to save lives and support our businesses.”. Additional requirements for this industry are provided in Attachment G. 9. Your message. Anchorage Acting Mayor Austin Quinn-Davidson on Wednesday announced that the municipality will return to a limited hunker-down order for the month of December, with no indoor dining allowed at restaurants or bars, stricter gathering size limits, more limited capacity at various businesses and the closure of indoor entertainment facilities. The mandate states, “student learning will continue, per each school district’s individual plan, to provide distance-delivered educational services to students,” and explains that the … The original mandate, which went into effect June 29, had a number of exemptions, including children under 12 who weren’t under parent supervision, people who were exercising and felt wearing a mask interfered with their breathing and those who could not tolerate it for medical or disability reasons. 4. © 2021 Anchorage Daily News. d. Individuals who learn that they have been a close contact of a positive case (within 6 feet for fifteen minutes during a 24-hour period) shall quarantine for the length of time directed by a public health professional. These entities are instead subject to the limitations and other criteria in Attachment C. f. University classrooms may continue to operate under the prior 15-person indoor gathering limitation. Municipal Attorney Kate Vogel said the city has a range of fines it can impose on violators of the mask mandate, starting at $50. Travel from the road system or Alaska Marine Highyway System (AMHS) to communities off of the road system or AMHS: Travelers infected with COVID-19 must not travel until cleared from isolation by a medical professional. All places of worship and political expression that are open to the public for gatherings must create written COVID-19 mitigation plans, maintain hard copies on site, make the plans available to congregants or other visitors, and train staff on implementation of the plans. This brief report summarizes key findings from a population-based cell phone survey (N = 600) conducted November 5-7, 2020. The She said the city will hire three new code enforcement officers and will be more responsive to complaints going forward, and will also do spot checks throughout the city. Churches and places where there is political expression are limited to 50% of their fire code capacity. PROCLAMATION OF ADDITIONAL EMERGENCY ORDER EO-16. It moves from person to person through tiny respiratory droplets and aerosols that are released when a person with COVID-19 coughs, sneezes, talks, or sings. New hospitalizations for COVID patients statewide have plummeted from a high of 21 new cases November 25, 2020, to … Information in the visitor log will not be collected unless needed for contact tracing or enforcement of this order. The following findings about COVID-19 motivate these mandates and recommendations. Hennessy said the city needs a decline of 15% in the transmission rate. I HEREBY ORDER THE FOLLOWING EMERGENCY REGULATIONS, UPDATED AS OF 8:00 A.M. ON DECEMBER I, 2020. Second, this virus spreads easily to people who are in close contact to a person with COVID19, especially indoors, and especially when the contact lasts more than fifteen minutes. Read the full text of the new emergency order below. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.​ 3. Hotel management must inform employees that the names of individuals with COVID 19 shall be kept confidential, and that a violation of confidentiality may result in disciplinary action by management. Worship services and political expression gatherings are instead subject to a 50% indoor capacity limitation based on building and fire codes, and physical distancing should be maintained continuously between different households. 2. People who are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 (including the following symptoms when not attributable to other known causes: coughing, shortness of breath, fever, fatigue, chills, muscle pain, sore throat, headache, congestion or runny nose, diarrhea, or new loss of taste or smell) shall stay home except to seek medical care and testing. November 25, 2020 Downtown Anchorage, as seen from the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail in April, 2020. 6, individuals who have traveled from outside Alaska are required upon arrival/return to limit contact with others pending negative COVID-19 testing results or to self-quarantine. Gatherings are defined as meetings or other events that bring together people from multiple households at the same time for a shared or group experience in a single room, space, or place such as auditorium, stadium, arena, conference room, meeting hall, or other indoor or outdoor space. Individuals are required to wear a face covering or mask in public, as detailed in Emergency Order 13. “Although I personally think less enforcement, or government in general, is a good thing, this is one circumstance where it’s not,” Brewster said. First, COVID-19 is a respiratory virus. On the occasions when individuals leave home, they shall maintain physical distancing of at least six feet from any person outside their household whenever possible. Because of the above, Anchorage now needs the following restrictions on public interactions to preserve health and save lives in our community. He said the restaurant business has been devastated by the pandemic. The deadline for residential congregate care facilities to apply for CARES Act funding and submit a signed attestation has been extended to 5:00 p.m., December 11, 2020. “We would get transmission down in Anchorage to the point where case numbers would shrink on a daily basis,” he said. © 2021 Anchorage Daily News. With more than 60,600 cases, including 1,429 new cases on Friday, North Dakota saw a more than 17% rise in cases in the past seven days, according to the COVID … And in Anchorage, one epidemiologist says a mandate … The mandate will now affect children over 5 years old and people exercising indoors. Contact Jana … 4. November 3, 2020 ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska’s governor said imposing mask mandates to stem the spread of the coronavirus should be implemented by local governments, but some municipal leaders argue they do not have the power. “I can’t believe that we can’t, as Alaskans, do that,” he said. Wash your hands often for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. Chris Anderson, president of Glacier Brewhouse and ORSO, also spoke during Friday’s community briefing. Individuals m physically going to their workplace if it is possible to work remotely and should avoid physically entering indoor spaces outside the home to the greatest extent possible, instead using curbside or delivery services, minimizing the number of shopping trips, and minimizing the number of household members on each outing. There was a lull in cases of the virus after the August shutdown, but they have been increasing since, and city leaders have declined to shut the hospitality sector down a third time despite community spread of COVID-19 being more rampant than ever. Everyone in the Municipality of Anchorage (the “Municipality”) shall limit outings and physical contact with those outside of their household. Employers must require employees to work from home when their work can be accomplished remotely without significantly impeding business operations. Indoor gatherings, currently capped at 30 people, will be limited to 10 people if there is food or drink being consumed and 15 people without food and drink. November 13, 2020 Alex Frye was set to start his sophomore year at Alaska Anchorage in 2020-21 (photo: Chase Burnett/UAA Athletics). Retail and Other Public-Facing Businesses. Individuals likely to be contagious with COVID-19 are required to minimize contact with others as follows: a. Posted on November 16, 2020. c. Household members of those who are possibly contagious should exercise physical distancing and enhanced hygiene within the home, and refrain from leaving the home to the extent possible. Bingo Halls, Theaters, Private Clubs, and Other Recreation and Entertainment Facilities Closed. Health Mandate 12 will be reevaluated by May 19, 2020. ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The acting mayor of Anchorage said there will be no new mandates related to the coronavirus this week, but left the door open for new orders if … COVID-19 Health Mandate FAQs Health Mandate 011: Social-Distancing & Health Mandate 012: Intrastate Travel COVID-19 infections are continuing to spread across the country and Alaska. Indoor Gyms, Recreation and Fitness Centers are Capped at 25% of Capacity and Group Classes Limited. e. The gathering limitation does not apply to indoor shopping special events, such as holiday bazaars. Posted Nov 20, 2020 7:24 am MST Last Updated Nov 20, 2020 at 7:30 am MST ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The acting mayor of Anchorage said there will be no new mandates related to the coronavirus this week, but left the door open for new orders if virus cases continue to rise. Indoor group fitness classes require ten feet of physical distancing between participants. Read the new rules at the Traveler Information Page. Additional requirements for indoor gyms and fitness centers are provided in Attachment F. 8. The city also tightened the restrictions on indoor and outdoor gatherings. The gathering limitation does not apply to daycares, day camps, or educational institutions for grades pre-K through 12. Disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces usi… (Marc Lester / ADN). Robert Brewster, owner of The Alaska Club, said the majority of people at his Anchorage fitness centers wear a mask, but it is a constant challenge as a business owner to make sure everyone is wearing one, and wearing it correctly. Quinn-Davidson said businesses have been calling on the city to step up enforcement. The daily COVID case count in Alaska has declined from an all-time high of 734 new cases November 27, 2020, to 180 new cases January 12, 2021. Anderson said the community needs to get the virus under control this winter so tourists can return to the state and bolster the economy in the summer. 6. Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. A gathering is defined as a meeting or event that brings people from multiple households together in a single space, such as an auditorium, stadium, conference room or meeting hall. However, on Friday, Anchorage Health Department Director Heather Harris endorsed the changes, saying she hoped the community steps up so Anchorage doesn’t reach a “hunker down” level. All individuals must wear masks or face coverings and maintain six feet of physical distancing between household groups at all gatherings. Retail stores and all other public-facing businesses not mentioned above are limited to 25% of building occupancy and must operate in a manner sufficient to permit customers to have six-feet of physical distance from other household groups. ANCHORAGE, Alaska - The acting mayor of Anchorage said there will be no new mandates related to the coronavirus this week, but left the … Anchorage residents have been asked to stay home as much as possible. Religious communities and individuals facilitating political expression are strongly encouraged to be more stringent by conducting virtual gatherings online, limiting any in person gatherings to 25% of indoor capacity, and eliminating in-person singing by congregants or choirs. We hope Alaskans will step up.”. ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The acting mayor of Anchorage said there will be no new mandates related to the coronavirus this week, but left the … 13. Level Contributor . 2. ... Anchorage, Alaska. 6. Fourth, keeping a safe distance-at least 6 feet-away from other people outside your household is the best way to reduce transmission and prevent infection. When this is all over, we welcome you with open arms back into our businesses.”. This information must be retained by businesses for not less than 30 days. Salons and Personal Care Service Providers Limited. As Quinn-Davidson finished up her second week as acting mayor, the Friday changes were the first mandates issued under her COVID-19-related emergency powers. Masks are recommended, but not required, for children ages 2 to 5. The outdoor areas of restaurants, bars, and breweries are limited to table service, with each table ten feet apart or greater, measured edge to edge. Aubrey Wieber covered Anchorage city government and other assignments as a reporter for the ADN in 2019 and 2020. Educational institutions with grades pre-K through 12 are subject to an indoor capacity limitation of 50% of classroom occupancy based on building and fire codes. THE FOLLOWING EMERGENCY REGULATIONS HA VE THE POWER OF LAW, SHALL REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL 8:00 A.M. ON JANUARY I, 2021, AND SHALL SUPERSEDE ALL CONFLICTING LAWS DURING THE EXISTENCE OF THIS EMERGENCY. Alaska Anchorage notified the WCHA on Friday that the Seawolves will opt out of the 2020-21 season due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. [Tracking COVID-19 in Alaska: 504 new cases reported Friday, with no deaths but another hospitalization record]. d. The gathering limitation does not apply to gathering for the purpose of worship or political expression where masks are continuously worn and where food and drink are not consumed. 217 reviews. The city of Anchorage on Friday announced the removal of mask mandate exemptions, ordered new limits on gathering sizes and said the city will be stepping up enforcement, as COVID-19 … These businesses are encouraged to prioritize telephone and online ordering; increase their offerings of curbside, entryway, and delivery services, and implement reserved hours of operation limited to high-risk populations. ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — An emergency order mandating the use of masks in response to the coronavirus pandemic could be turned into city code by the Anchorage Assembly. For capacity limitations for daycares and day camps, see Attachments A and B. November 15, 2020 November 15, 2020 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has issued a series of COVID-19 Outbreak Health Orders following the issuance of the Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration effective November 16, 2020 due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus in the State of Alaska. From May through November 2020, Alaska Survey Research conducted three population-based cell phone surveys among Anchorage residents regarding the COVID-19 epidemic. “If you can’t wear a mask, and you don’t like to social distance and all these mandates just are not a good idea for you, that’s OK. Just stay home,” Anderson said. November 2, 2020 by Nat ... say there’s robust evidence that masks limit the spread of COVID-19. 7. 10. Communication to Employees and Others of Known COVID-19 Exposure Required. Employers shall not knowingly permit symptomatic employees or others likely to be contagious with COVID-19 to enter the workplace or work outside the home. Other outdoor dining situations (like tents designed to shelter a single household) must be submitted to the Anchorage Health Department for approval prior to use under this EO. The data hub will update a Monday through Friday schedule, with no updates made on weekends or state holidays. Even with the ability to stand up emergency medical shelters in arenas, they fear they will lack staffing to operate them. By Associated Press , Wire Service Content Nov. 17, 2020 … In an Oct. 30 weekly report, the department said “due to the consistent increase of COVID-19, a version of a hunker down would be required to drive widespread transmission down.” The changes announced by Quinn-Davidson on Friday were the minimum recommendations from the health department. “ASD fully understands the intent of these new Municipal mandates and will be able to operate within the parameters, while still providing the best possible in-person education for our youngest students,” Brown said in an email. Reply to: Can someone clarify this part of Covid mandate. THIS ORDER SUPERSEDES AND REPLACES EMERGENCY ORDER 14, EMERGENCY ORDER 11, AND EMERGENCY ORDER I0. Around the same time the city of Anchorage was announcing the changes, the state announced 504 new cases of COVID-19, the second-highest single-day count to date, with more than half being reported in Anchorage. Anchorage is on the brink of overwhelming our public health capacity, endangering the lives and wellbeing of the people of Anchorage. California. Businesses can require customers wear masks, and can find other ways to accommodate people wearing face shields, such as curbside service. Organized sports teams may not gather with or compete against other teams indoors. will return to a limited hunker-down order for the month of December, Dunleavy appeals ruling requiring administration to invite owner of political website to news conferences, Former Capitol security officials cast blame for Jan. 6 insurrection, Interior secretary nominee Deb Haaland tells Senate hearing she’ll balance energy and climate concerns, Tracking COVID-19 in Alaska: 346 cases and 1 death reported since Friday, In 1930, the FBI cracked the case of a Ketchikan murder — thanks to an incriminating can of sliced peaches. 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