Matanuska-Susitna Borough Government issued the following announcement on Feb.26.
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough (MSB) Department of Emergency Services Office of Emergency Management understands there are concerns about the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak and the risk it poses to both the state of Alaska and, in particular, the residents of the Matanuska-Susitna Valley. The virus, which originated in the Hubei region of China, has been labeled as “COVID-19” and has spread from China to multiple other countries as well as several of the Lower 48 states..
As of February 25, there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Alaska. We are closely monitoring this situation and coordinating efforts with local and State partners. You can follow the situation through the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (AKDHSS), who have the primary responsibility for managing these types of incidents and provide regular updates on their website and to agencies throughout the state.
In the event of a confirmed case of COVID-19 in Alaska, AK DHSS would promptly inform the public through available media channels. For the general Alaskan public, who are unlikely to be exposed to this virus at this time, the immediate health risk from COVID-19 is low.
Globally, efforts are focused on containing the spread of this virus and mitigating its impact on the areas where it has already spread.
Original source can be found here.
Source: Matanuska-Susitna Borough Government
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