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Starting Aug. 11, non-residents entering the state of Alaska will have to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test result that was received within 72 hours prior to departure or proof that test results are pending. Pending test results that were taken within 72 hours prior to departure, will require the traveler to quarantine until receiving the results, according to Alaska's COVID-19 website.

In addition to a negative or pending test result, non-residents can also pay $250 for a COVID-19 test upon arrival in Alaska. The traveler will have to quarantine while waiting for the result of the te...