Governor Unveils Path to Reopening Alaska Economy

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy unveiled Phase One of the State’s approach to reopening segments of the Alaska economy.

Beginning Friday, April 24, 2020, the following businesses and industries may reopen, following rigorous health and safety standards:

• Restaurants – limited dine-in services
• Retail Stores – limited in-store shopping
• Personal Services Businesses (ie. barbers, nail salons, hairdressers) – limited services
• Non-Essential Businesses (ie. professional business services) – limited services

 “Through the public’s outstanding efforts to social distance and adhere to the health mandates set in place, we have witnessed a slow in the spread of COVID-19, effectively protecting the health of our families and loved ones. Compliance with the health mandates came with an economic slowdown and it is time to take a multi-phased approach to reopening our economy. Alaska’s many local businesses and industries are vital to the economic health of the state, and I am pleased that our efforts to protect the health and well-being of Alaskans are showing statistics that allow us to reopen business,” said Governor Mike Dunleavy. “Many Alaskans may be able to return to work and participating in activities they enjoy. We will provide further guidance on what this looks like in the coming days and will closely monitor this reopening to determine further actions.”