Angela Denning, KFSK, Author at KFSK

Author: Angela Denning, KFSK

Petersburg assembly to consider three Covid-19 mandates

Petersburg’s Borough Assembly will consider three mandates regarding coronavirus at a regular meeting Monday night. The mandates look at face coverings, cruise ships, and businesses bringing workers to Petersburg from other places.

Petersburg volunteers maintain hand washing stations around town

Hand washing stations have been installed in public locations around Petersburg. The stations are an effort by local volunteers and organizations to help prevent the spread of Covid-19. Especially, they want to help people who no longer have access to clean water.

State recommends more mask wearing for outdoor activities

The State of Alaska is asking residents to wear masks anytime they are doing something active outside and to stay 20 feet away from others.

Here’s how to get a face mask in Petersburg

To prevent the spread of Covid-19, the State is mandating Alaskans shelter in place and to only leave home for essential reasons. If residents do need to leave home they should wear a mask. So, how do people in Petersburg get them?

First person in Petersburg to test positive for Covid-19 shares her story

The first case of a person in Petersburg to test positive for Covid-19 was announced Sunday evening. The person who tested positive has come forward to talk publicly about her experience with the hopes that people will take social distancing seriously.