** COVID-19 HEALTH MANDATE **
Revised:
By:

August 5, 2020

Governor Mike Dunleavy
Commissioner Adam Crum Alaska Department of Health and Social Services
Dr. Anne Zink, Chief Medical Officer, State of Alaska

To prevent the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), the State of Alaska is issuing a
revision to its tenth health mandate based on its authority under the Public Health Disaster
Emergency Declaration signed by Governor Mike Dunleavy on March 11, 2020. This revised
Mandate goes into effect at 12:01 AM, August 11, 2020.
The purpose of this Mandate is to provide clear requirements related to international, interstate,
and intrastate travel, while still working to provide sufficient mitigation factors to prevent, slow,
and otherwise disrupt the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19.
Health Mandate 10.1 – International, Interstate, and Intrastate Travel – Order for Testing,
Self-Quarantine, and/or Strict Social Distancing. Effective 12:01 AM August 11, 2020:
I.

II.

Applicability: This mandate applies to all persons entering the state of Alaska,
whether resident, worker, or visitor. This mandate applies to all forms of travel (land,
sea, and air). Children 10 and under are exempt from the testing
requirement. However, untested children traveling with a parent or guardian must
remain in the same status for the same duration as the parent/guardian (selfquarantine and/or strict social distancing).
All international and interstate travelers:
a. Must complete a Travel Declaration Form and a Self-Isolation Plan in the Alaska
Travel Portal at www.alaska.covidsecureapp.com
b. Any person currently positive with COVID-19 cannot travel to Alaska until they
have been released from isolation or cleared for travel by a medical provider or
public health agency.
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 III.

Requirements for Non-Resident Travelers: all travelers who are not Alaska
residents, and are arriving in Alaska from outside the state, must comply with one of
the following options:
a. Pre-travel molecular-based test for SARS-CoV2 with negative results: the
traveler must submit negative test results from a test taken within 72 hours of
departure into the Alaska Travel Portal or have proof of a negative test available
to show screeners at the airport upon arrival.
i. All non-resident travelers with negative results from tests taken within 72
hours of departure must follow strict social distancing:
1. For 14 days after arrival into Alaska or until they leave Alaska,
whichever occurs first; OR
2. Until the traveler receives negative results from a second test taken
between 7-14 days after arrival.
b. Pre-travel molecular-based test for SARS-CoV2 without results: the traveler
must submit proof of a test taken within 72 hours of departure into the Alaska
Travel Portal or have proof available of having taken a test to show screeners at
the airport.
i. The traveler must self-quarantine, at their own expense, until results
arrive.
ii. The traveler must upload test results to the Alaska Travel Portal when
received, regardless if negative or positive.
iii. All travelers with negative results from tests taken within 72 hours of
departure must follow strict social distancing:
1. For 14 days after arrival into Alaska or until they leave Alaska,
whichever occurs first; OR
2. Until the traveler receives negative results from a second test taken
between 7-14 days after arrival.
iv. If the molecular-based test for SARS-CoV2 result is positive, the traveler
must remain in self-isolation at their own expense, they must contact State
of Alaska COVID Reporting Hotline (1-877-469-8067), and cannot travel
until cleared by public health.
c. No pre-travel molecular-based test for SARS-CoV2: If a non-resident traveler
(age 11 or older) arrives in Alaska without proof of a negative test result, or proof
of a test taken within 72 hours of departure, they will be required to pay $250 per
test at the airport.
i. The non-resident traveler must self-quarantine, at their own expense, until
results are returned.
ii. All travelers with negative results from the arrival test must follow strict
social distancing:
1. For 14 days after arrival into Alaska or until they leave Alaska,
whichever occurs first; OR
2. Until the non-resident traveler receives negative results from a
second test taken between 7-14 days after arrival.

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 IV.

Requirements for Alaska Resident Travelers – Interstate and International: all
travelers who are Alaska residents and are arriving in Alaska from outside the state
must comply with one of the following options:
a. Pre-travel molecular-based test for SARS-CoV2 with negative results: the
resident traveler may arrive with proof of negative test results from a test taken
within 72 hours of departure;
i. All travelers with negative results from tests taken within 72 hours of
departure must follow strict social distancing:
1. For 14 days after arrival into Alaska or until they leave Alaska,
whichever occurs first; OR
2. Until the traveler receives negative results from a second test taken
between 7-14 days after arrival.
b. Pre-travel molecular-based test for SARS-CoV2 without results: the resident
traveler may arrive with proof of a test taken within 72 hours of departure.
i. The resident traveler must self-quarantine, at their own expense, until
results arrive.
ii. The resident traveler must upload results to the Alaska Travel Portal,
regardless if negative or positive.
iii. All resident travelers with negative results from tests taken within 72
hours of departure must follow strict social distancing:
1. For 14 days after arrival into Alaska or until they leave Alaska,
whichever occurs first; OR
2. Until the resident traveler receives negative results from a second
test taken between 7-14 days after arrival.
iv. If the molecular-based test for SARS-CoV2 result is positive, the resident
traveler must remain in self-isolation at their own expense, they must
contact State of Alaska COVID Reporting Hotline (1-877-469-8067) and
cannot travel until cleared by public health.
c. Receive Molecular-based Test for SARS-CoV2 upon arrival:
i. If a resident traveler (age 11 or older) arrives in Alaska without proof of a
negative test result, or proof of a test taken within 72 hour of departure,
the resident traveler may obtain a molecular-based test for SARS-CoV2
upon arrival in Alaska at no cost.
1. The resident traveler must self-quarantine, at their own expense,
until results arrive.
2. All travelers with negative results from the arrival test must follow
strict social distancing:
a. For 14 days after arrival into Alaska or until they leave the
state, whichever occurs first; OR
b. Until the resident traveler receives negative results from a
second test taken between 7-14 days after arrival.
d. Quarantine for 14 days after arrival into Alaska (no test required).
i. The resident traveler must self-quarantine, at their own expense.

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 e. Travel outside of Alaska for less than 24 hours.
i. No test or quarantine is required.
ii. Resident traveler will self- monitor for 14 days after arrival for any
symptoms, even mild ones.
V.

Testing for Alaska Resident Intrastate Travelers: Alaska residents traveling to an
Alaskan community that recommends or requires testing prior to entry is eligible to
receive traveler testing.
i. There is no State-mandated requirement for intrastate travelers to test prior
to travel or to quarantine while waiting for these test results.
ii. The traveler agrees to comply with all local requirements at their final
destination to mitigate the introduction of COVID-19 into remote
communities.

VI.

Prior confirmed positive results within 90 days of departure – All Travelers:
a. No molecular-based test for SARS-CoV2 is required for any traveler either
immediately before travel or upon arrival, if all three of the following conditions
are met:
i. The traveler provides proof of a previously positive result of a molecularbased test for SARS-CoV2 within 90 days of departure;
ii. The traveler is currently asymptomatic; and
iii. The traveler can show a note of recovery from a medical provider or a
public health official indicating the traveler has been released from
isolation.

VII.

Requirements for Critical infrastructure employee travel:
a. All workers arriving in Alaska from outside the state as part of critical
infrastructure workforce traveling specifically for work, as outlined in the Alaska
Essential Services and Critical Workforce Infrastructure Order (formerly
Attachment A), fall under this section and do not qualify for the options listed in
Sections II-VI.
b. Arrive with a letter from the employer that:
i. Identifies the employer and employee by name;
ii. Details instructions on how the employee must travel to their job site in
accordance with the employer’s Community Workforce Protective Plan;
and
iii. Confirms the traveler is following the employer’s Community Workforce
Protective Plan on file with the State that includes testing and/or
quarantine provisions.
c. The categories for the protective plans are below:
i. Protective Plans pursuant to the Alaska Essential Services and Critical
Infrastructure Order: Critical infrastructure is vital to keeping Alaska
safe, and, as a result, businesses and employees of critical infrastructure
industries must take special care to protect their staff and operations
during this pandemic. If your business is included in the Alaska Essential
Services and Critical Workforce Infrastructure Order (formerly
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 Attachment A), and your workers must travel to enter Alaska, you must
submit a plan or protocol for maintaining critical infrastructure to the
akcovidplans@ak-prepared.com. This plan must outline how you will
avoid the spread of COVID-19 and not endanger the lives of the
communities in which you operate, of others who serve as a part of that
infrastructure, or the ability of that critical infrastructure to function.
1. Companies that have previously submitted plans do not need to
submit another; they can proceed under their current plans that
have been reviewed by the State.
ii. Arriving commercial fishing vessel crewmembers or independent
harvesters must follow the procedures in Health Mandate 017 – Protective
Measures for Independent Commercial Vessels.
iii. Arriving seafood processing workers must follow the procedures in Health
Mandate 010 Appendix 01 – Enhanced Protective Measures for Seafood
Processing Workers.
VIII. Protocol
Pursuant to the Governor’s declaration, the State of Alaska hereby orders that prior to
arrival to Alaska from another state or nation, you must do all of the following:
i. Read the available information about safely traveling to Alaska.
ii. Complete the State of Alaska Travel Declaration Form and the SelfIsolation Plan via the Alaska Travel Portal at
www.alaska.covidsecureapp.com.
iii. Resident travelers and non-resident travelers who choose to take a test
prior to travel must submit their results or proof of a test taken within 72
hours or have proof available to show airport screeners.
iv. Travelers who indicate in the Alaska Travel Portal that they will be in
Alaska for seven days or more will receive a voucher within the Portal that
can be used for a second test 7-14 days after arrival. The voucher allows
for a free follow up test at airport testing sites.
IX.
Definitions
a. Self-quarantine:
i. Self-quarantine is required while waiting for the results of your first
molecular-based test for SARS-CoV2. If you arrive in Alaska with a
negative test taken within 72 hours of departure to Alaska you do not need
to self-quarantine, but must follow strict social distancing requirements
(see Strict Social Distancing definition below).
ii. Proceed directly to your designated self-quarantine location. Remain in
your designated self-quarantine location for a period of 14 days, or the
duration of your stay in Alaska, whichever is shorter.
1. You may leave your designated self-quarantine location only for
medical emergencies or to seek necessary medical care.
2. Do not visit any public spaces, including, but not limited to: pools,
meeting rooms, fitness centers, or restaurants.
3. Do not allow visitors in or out of your designated quarantine
location other than a physician, healthcare provider, or individual
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 X.

authorized to enter the designated self-quarantine location by
Unified Command.
4. You are able to have food delivered to your self-quarantine
location as long as there is no person-to-person interaction in the
delivery.
iii. Comply with all rules or protocols related to your self-quarantine as set
forth by your hotel or rented lodging (if more restrictive than State
requirements), if applicable.
b. Strict Social Distancing:
i. Strict social distancing is allowed after you have one negative test result
from a test taken within 72 hours of departure or on arrival into Alaska.
ii. You may be in an outdoor public place, but you must remain six feet away
from anyone not in your immediate household, and you must wear a face
covering. You may arrange curbside shopping or have food delivery.
iii. You cannot enter restaurants, bars, gyms, community centers, sporting
facilities (i.e., ice rinks, gymnasiums, sports domes), office buildings,
school or daycare facilities. Do not participate in any group activities,
including sporting events and practices, weddings, funerals, or other
gatherings.
iv. This 14-day window can be shortened by receiving a negative result from
a molecular-based test for SARS-CoV2 test taken between 7-14 days after
arrival into Alaska.
c. Isolation:
i. Isolation is self-quarantining after you have a positive test result.
d. Self-Isolation Plan:
i. Every traveler into the state of Alaska will be required to complete a SelfIsolation Plan within the Alaska Travel Portal. This allows travelers to
consider their plan for what they will do if their test results return positive
while in Alaska.
e. Alaska Resident:
i. Accepted proof of Alaska residency for testing at airport:
1. Alaska driver’s license or state issued ID card.
2. Federally-recognized Alaska tribal identification card.
3. Active duty military ID card or active duty dependent ID card.
4. Employment verification letter on employer letterhead or school
verification letter for in-person schooling stating traveler is moving
to Alaska for employment or school.
Other info
a. https://covid19.alaska.gov/travelers/
b. https://covid19.alaska.gov/faq/
c. Alaska Essential Services and Critical Workforce Infrastructure Order (formerly
Attachment A)
i. https://gov.alaska.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/Alaska-EssentialServices-and-Critical-Workforce-Infrastructure-Formerly-Attachment-A05.05.2020.pdf

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 d. Health Mandate 10: Appendix 01
i. https://covid19.alaska.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/COVIDMANDATE-10-Appendix-01.pdf
e. Health Mandate 17 (HM 17) https://covid19.alaska.gov/wpcontent/uploads/2020/05/05272020-COVID-MANDATE-017-IndependentCommercial-Fishing-Vessels-REVISED.pdf
i. HM 17: Appendix 01 Alaska Protective Plan for Commercial Fishing
Vessels
1. https://covid19.alaska.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/COVIDMANDATE-017-Appendix-01-Protective-Plan-for-IndependentCommercial-Fish.pdf
ii. HM 17: Appendix 02 Mandate 7 Acknowledgement Form
1. https://covid19.alaska.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/COVIDMANDATE-017-Appendix-02-Acknowledgement-FormREVISED.pdf
iii. HM 17: Appendix 03 Independent Commercial Fishing Harvesters
1. https://covid19.alaska.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/05162020COVID-MANDATE-017-Appendix-03-Protective-Plan-forIndependent-Harvesters.pdf

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