
Alaska's geography delayed virus -- but hasn't prevented it
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In Alaska, geographic isolation delayed the pandemic -- but hasn't prevented it
Alaska’s distance from the U.S. mainland delayed its pandemic pain -- but hasn't prevented it. Indeed, the mayor of Anchorage recently described the situation there as a coming “COVID storm.” New emergency orders restricting businesses and gatherings are being implemented as cases rise and the economy reels from major blows to the fishing and tourism industries. Stephanie Sy reports.
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Alaska's geography delayed virus -- but hasn't prevented it
Clip: 8/10/2020 | 7m 44sVideo has Closed Captions
Alaska’s distance from the U.S. mainland delayed its pandemic pain -- but hasn't prevented it. Indeed, the mayor of Anchorage recently described the situation there as a coming “COVID storm.” New emergency orders restricting businesses and gatherings are being implemented as cases rise and the economy reels from major blows to the fishing and tourism industries. Stephanie Sy reports.
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