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In rural Alaska, COVID-19 evokes memories of a past pandemic — and shapes preparations for the next one

The 1918 influenza epidemic is still remembered keenly in parts of rural Alaska.

By Yereth Rosen December 17, 2021
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The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted health disparities long endured in many Alaska Native villages. Now, informed by the lessons of the pandemic, Alaskans are making investments and using research and design to build a healthier future in rural and remote areas. This is the fourth and final piece in a series that tells their stories.

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