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

October 15, 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 12:01 AM October 16, 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 October 16, 2020:
I.

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).

II.

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
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 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.
III.

Requirements for All Travelers Entering Alaska: all travelers, Alaska resident and
non-residents alike, who are arriving in Alaska from outside the state must comply
with one of the following options, with special considerations for Alaska residents
outlined in Section IV:
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 travelers with negative results from tests taken within 72 hours of
departure must follow strict social distancing for five days after arrival
into Alaska, or until they leave Alaska, whichever occurs first.
ii. A second test taken between five and 14 days after arrival is
recommended, but not required
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 for five days after arrival
into Alaska or until they leave Alaska, whichever occurs first.
iv. A second test taken between five and 14 days after arrival is
recommended, but not required.
v. 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 the
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. Residents may obtain a molecular-based test for SARS-CoV2
upon arrival in Alaska at no cost.

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 i. All travelers 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 for five days after arrival into Alaska or until they leave
Alaska, whichever occurs first.
iii. A second test taken between five and 14 days after arrival is
recommended, but not required.
IV.

Special Considerations for Alaska Residents
a. Quarantine for 14 days after arrival into Alaska (no test required).
i. The resident traveler must self-quarantine, at their own expense.
b. Travel outside of Alaska for less than 72 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; and
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.

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 VII.

Requirements for Critical infrastructure employee travel:
a. All workers arriving in Alaska from outside the state as part of critical
infrastructure workforce, 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 Attachment A), and your
workers must travel to enter Alaska, you must submit a plan or protocol
for maintaining critical infrastructure to the akcovidplans@akprepared.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.
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.

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 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:

IX.

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 five days or more will receive a voucher within the Portal that
can be used for an optional second test five to 14 days after arrival. The
voucher allows for a free follow up test at airport testing sites.
Definitions
a. Self-quarantine:
i. Self-quarantine is required while waiting for the results of your first
molecular-based test for SARS-CoV2.
ii. 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, and sports domes), office buildings,
and 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
an optional second molecular-based test for SARS-CoV2 taken between
five and 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 non-resident traveler entering the state of Alaska will be required to
complete a Self-Isolation 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.

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 X.

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
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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