Two active COVID-19 cases

Two active cases of COVID-19 were reported in Petersburg on Wednesday according to the Petersburg Medical Center's COVID-19 Dashboard.

The state of Alaska's statewide alert level has remained high as hospitals continue to grapple with limited ICU availability as cases rise.

From September 3 through September 6, 2,148 new cases were reported in Alaska along with 186 hospitalizations and two deaths according to the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services.

PMC is urging people to not travel if they are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms and is encouraging arriving travelers to get tested...