KVAK's Laurie Prax interviewed Dr. Kathleen Todd of Valdez Medical Clinic and Providence Valdez Medical Center. Topics included: Flu Shot procedure in Valdez; what the flu shot does compared to what medical professionals expect the COVID-19 vaccine to do and information about potential challenges and timeline for COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
KVAK's Laurie Prax interviewed Dave Stieren, Communications & Outreach Director for the State of Alaska, about COVID-19 case counts; CARES Act; Airport Testing; and Statewide focus on COVID-19 and transitioning back to other issues.
KVAK's Laurie Prax talked with Dr. Kathleen Todd of Valdez Medical Center and Providence Valdez Medical Center. Topics covered include: Current Valdez Case Count (zero active resident cases at time of interview); testing in Valdez; Valdez City Schools and Coronavirus measures and discussion on a vaccine for COVID.
KVAK's Laurie Prax talked with Director of Outreach & Communication for Governor Dunleavy on Monday 9-8-20. Topics covered include: Case count numbers; COVID impact across the State; State Travel requirements; homeless populations and statewide group settings and the impact of COVID on these groups; Statewide economy, budget and options for Governor Dunleavy to handle the ruling that tax credits for oil and gas industry, given by previous administration, were unconstitutional.
KVAK's Laurie Prax interviewed Dr. Kathy Todd. Topics covered include: testing options and availability in Valdez; Valdez City Schools alert level and how it is determined; testing and procedure for students to return to school after an absence or sickness.
KVAK's Laurie Prax interviewed, Communications & Outreach Director for Governor Dunleavy, Dave Stieren. Topics covered include: COVID update; testing; CDC numbers; Homeless status statewide with Anchorage plans to build shelters; and process for oil and gas leases in the State of Alaska.
KVAK's Laurie Prax interviewed Valdez City Schools Superintendent Shawn Arnold. Topics covered include: First week of school in-person at HHES, GMS and VHS; procedure for students when they don't feel well; quicker test options in the community and how they will help get kids back in school sooner; sports and working with the State of Alaska to develop plans for the school year.
KVAK's Laurie Prax talked with Dr. Kathy Todd of Valdez Medical Clinic. Topics covered include: Opening of Valdez City Schools; precautions being taken; process if a child is sick; community cases; contact tracing and new medical advancements.
KVAK's Laurie Prax interviewed Dave Stieren, Communications & Outreach Director for Governor Dunleavy. Topics covered include: COVID mitigation at the Statewide level, Use of Cares Act funding in Anchorage and the State's interest in working with Municipalities in the future; Opening of Schools; Statewide budget and other Statewide projects.
KVAK's Laurie Prax interviewed Valdez City Schools Superintendent Shawn Arnold. Topics covered include: Start of school Tuesday; student counts; funding from State and Federal Government and how homeschooling could affect the Valdez School District budget; major changes at school; precautions in place with regard to parents and the public visiting schools; and sports.
