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KVAK's Laurie Prax interviewed Dr. Kathleen Todd M.D. Topics covered include: vaccine distribution in Alaska; distribution of vaccine in Valdez; side effects; and current cases and processes in town.

KVAK's Laurie Prax talked with Dr. Kathleen Todd for an update on COVID-19. Topics included: up-to-date information about vaccines and distribution; side effects; and timeline. The interview also includes a discussion and information about local testing and medical capacity.

KVAK's Laurie Prax interviewed Valdez City Schools Superintendent Shawn Arnold. Topics covered include: School closures; close contacts; quarantine; selective testing for cases related to Valdez City Schools; COVID leave, and survey results from staff and student regarding plans for travel during the holidays and how that might impact schools.

KVAK's Laurie Prax interviewed Dr. Kathy Todd of Valdez Medical Clinic. Topics covered include: current cases; COVID exposure at Valdez City Schools and quarantine numbers and recommendations; testing and discussion about vaccines.

KVAK's Laurie Prax interviewed Dave Stieren, Governor Dunleavy's Communications and Outreach Director. Topics covered include: Election results and how that will impact Alaska; Oil Industry outlook; Emergency declaration; COVID numbers in Alaska and testing and travel.

KVAK's Laurie Prax interviewed Dr. Kathleen Todd of the Valdez Medical Clinic. Interview topics included: Review of School Board discussion regarding staff and student travel during the holidays; local testing; State funding for testing and potential for Federal funding to be cut January 2020; Valdez City Schools COVID-19 phasing and where the health care industry will be focusing on in the coming months

KVAK's Laurie Prax talked with Shawn Arnold, Superintendent of Valdez City Schools regarding School Board Meeting agenda items for Monday night's meeting. Topics included new business items: Approval of 3-year Renewal of Superintendent Contract: approval of VCS updated COVID Phasing Criteria; Approval of Budget Amendment 21-4 HHES Icemaker; Approval of Budget Amendment 21-5 Technology Reserves and approval of Budget Amendment 21-6 Internet Filtering Software. Arnold mentioned some new features for filtering that can be utilized by parents on VCS computers when they come into the home. Arnold also talked about the upcoming holiday breaks and how requirements to isolate following travel could affect teachers, students and staffing.

KVAK's Laurie Prax interviewed Dr. Kathy Todd. Topics covered include: Valdez City Schools in session; COVID and School designations; Travel for students in school athletes and activities; School and Community considerations regarding travel; Contact tracing; and local testing and advancements.