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    Ketchikan EOC reports no new COVID-19 cases Tuesday

    Tuesday, October 20th, 2020 7:34pm

    Ketchikan, Alaska (KINY) - There were no new cases of COVID-19 reported in Ketchikan on Tuesday.

    The cumulative COVID-19 case count for Ketchikan, including travelers, remains at 83. The number of positive cases of individuals residing or staying in Ketchikan is 71.

    Of the 71 cases, six are still active, and 65 have recovered.   

    The positive case previously identified on Saturday was determined to be Community Spread, meaning that it was not from travel or from another known positive individual.

    Free COVID-19 Testing is available at the Berth 3 Drive-Up facility during the hours of 9:30 and 11:30 a.m., and 2:30 and 4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.

     

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