Six new coronavirus cases detected in small Alaskan town where almost everyone lives in the same building

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A family of six in Whittier, Alaska — where almost all of the city's residents live in one building — has contracted Covid-19, officials say

Owing to the unique history of Whittier, about 85% of the town's 280 year-round residents live in one, 14-story building called Begich Towers, city manager Jim Hunt told CNN.Originally constructed by the US Army Corps of Engineers in the 1950s, the Begich Towers has 196 units and operates as a condominium complex, according to the building's website.The six people who came down with the virus all live in that building.

"Hunt said that some residents have blocked off the vents in the aging building. The city is also taking more proactive steps, he said."We're not in the stage of panic but the tension that has already been at five or six has clicked up," Hunt said. Hunt said he plans to ask the city council to re-impose some restrictions on public activities as a result."We'll probably ratchet back on 100% occupancy of hotels, bars, and restaurants," Hunt said.

 

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I hope they're at least under quarantine. I didn't bother to read the article

So? Wtf is your point? CNN sucks. Disgusting

Gonna make for an interesting singles night at the building.

City? One building?

It's Everywhere!

Now do how many have had flu.

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