The Peace Corps in March evacuated all of its volunteers and suspended global operations in response to the covid-19 pandemic. That meant a sudden return home from Africa for 24-year-old Maura Sullivan of Petersburg.
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There are a few signs of a little improvement in king salmon numbers in Southeast Alaska. A fairly strong winter harvest means salmon fishermen can target more fish this summer.
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Petersburg’s borough assembly has passed a public health order, mandating that people shelter in place and close non-essential businesses to prevent the spread of coronavirus. That’s just days after passing an advisory asking for many of the same steps. This order adds the possibility of enforcement if people do not practice social distancing or observe other new limitations.
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A Petersburg man and resident of Mountain View Manor died in a Seattle hospital after testing positive with covid-19 Monday, March 16. Pete Erickson Senior was 76. He moved to Petersburg in 1966.
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Residents of Petersburg are learning more about a public health alert issued by the borough government Sunday. That advisory asks for people to take steps to limit the spread of coronavirus in the community as Petersburg prepares for the first cases here.
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