2 More Positive Alaska Tests - Trying To Track COVID-19 In Alaska

The state COVID-19 page replaces yesterday's data with today's data.  So unless you've been screen-saving or otherwise saving the data each day, there's no real way I've found to keep track of things.  So in this post I'm adding a table that allows you to see testing numbers and results over time.

But first, today's report:

Two new confirmed cases showed up in Fairbanks.  According to the State 334 people have been tested.  I have not been able to get an answer to the question:  how many tests does Alaska have and how many do we expect to have soon?   The original number that was bandied about was 500.  We're 166 shy of that number.  It's not clear why people are being cagey about numbers of available tests.

Anyway, here's my first stab at tracking the tests:

Alaska Covid-19 Data by Steve on Scribd

Is everyone who should be tested getting tested?  This Tweet suggests that access to doctors and cost is a factor that might be limiting who gets tested.

Talked to a friend today. She has coworkers who suspect have COVID. They have no health insurance, so won’t/can’t get tested. Oh yeah they work in food service industry

— Sam Snyder (@builditbiggerak) March 17, 2020