Alaska saw over 1,800 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend, reflecting a continued trend of declining case numbers. Overall, over the past seven days, the state has seen a 45% drop in new cases, compared to the previous 7-day period.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - The state of Alaska reported over 1,800 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend, numbers that reflect a continued drop in overall case counts.
The Department of Health and Social Services on Monday reported 1,822 new resident cases — 893 on Friday, 511 on Saturday and 418 on Sunday — as well as 42 total nonresident cases — 21 on Friday, 12 on Saturday and nine on Sunday — for a total of 1,864 total cases over the three days.
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