BEST MEDICINE – Virgil Scott, left, leads a march around the SEARHC cafeteria Wednesday afternoon during the weekly meeting of a Parkinson’s support group. Speech therapist Liz Cooley, who helps facilitate the meetings, said that Parkinson’s medications treat only the symptoms, while physical therapy, including big exercises and being loud, has been effective in slowing the progression of the disease. The group formed in June and meets on Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. Cooley says anyone suffering from Parkinson’s is invited to the free gatherings and is encouraged to bring friends, family and caregivers. SEARHC speech, physical and occupational therapists have been leading exercises. (Sentinel Photo by James Poulson)
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AK COVID-19
At a Glance
(updated 3-28-2023)
By Sentinel Staff
The state Department of Health and Social Services has posted the following update on the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Alaska as of 12:15 pm Tuesday, March 28.
New cases as of Tuesday: 512
Total cases (cumulative) statewide – 295,801
Total (cumulative) deaths – 1,468
Case Rate per 100,000 – 70.24
To visit the Alaska DHSS Corona Response dashboard website click here.
COVID in Sitka
The Sitka community level is now "Low.'' Case statistics are as of Tuesday.
Case Rate/100,000 – 58.70
Cases in last 7 days – 5
Cumulative Sitka cases – 3,309
Deceased (cumulative) – 10
The local case data are from Alaska DHSS.
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20 YEARS AGO
March 2003
The 2003 Sitka Sound sac roe herring fishery wrapped up with a catch of 2,208 tons in 10 minutes of fishing between Halibut Point and MIddle Island. ... The total catch came to 7,304 tons, about 335 tones over the 6,969-ton target quota.
50 YEARS AGO
March 1973
Eighth-grade students visited the Capitol City this week as part of an enrichment project of the social studies program under Harvey Brandt, Blatchley teacher. The students included Lance Mearig, Brent Stratton, Jason Kuehn, Tammy Nelson, Carl Peterson, Mike Welch, Cheri Wilson, Yvonne Frank, Dorcas Spencer, David Cadman, Vicki Schmidt and Lyle Pritchett.
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