DHSS Insights Blog

DHSS Insights provides timely, interesting, health and social services information plus behind-the-scenes news about Alaska’s COVID-19 response and other efforts to protect the health and well-being of Alaskans. These blogs are written by DHSS communications staff with DHSS experts. Some blog articles may also appear in the DHSS Play Every Day Blog.

Official Insights from the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services

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• Physical activity during the pandemic: What will recess and activity in schools look like this fall? / Play Every Day blog
  July 15, 2020 
• Families can make playground visits safer during the pandemic / Play Every Day blog
  July 1, 2020 

• COVID-19 test results can take time. Here’s why. / Play Every Day blog
  June 25, 2020 
• Enjoy your Alaska summer, but play sports or watch games in ways that prevent spreading COVID-19 / Play Every Day blog
  June 17, 2020 
• Should you attend that party or community event? State of Alaska shares recommendations for summer gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic / Play Every Day blog
  June 4, 2020 

• As Alaska reopens, precautions still apply but families can slightly expand their social bubbles to feel more connected with others / Play Every Day blog
  May 14, 2020 
• Survey reveals Alaska children are playing less during the pandemic, which is concerning for their physical and mental health / Play Every Day blog
  May 13, 2020 
  

• Appreciate the joy of daily physical activity right now: Play Every Day shows how that’s done in a new video / Play Every Day blog
  April 23, 2020
• More updates for safe physical activity: Wear a face covering outside when you are exerting yourself and passing by others / Play Every Day blog
  April 9, 2020  
• Healthy Futures offers challenge and new friendly competition to keep us all moving — even while hunkering down / Play Every Day blog
  April 3, 2020 

March 

• Alaska kids can get out and play during social distancing, but avoid indoor play dates / Play Every Day blog
  March 23, 2020 
• It’s important for Alaska kids to get out and play while social distancing, but follow these recommendations / Play Every Day blog
  March 19, 2020

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