Watch live: Gov. Dunleavy hosts COVID-19 briefing Friday at 6 p.m.

At 6 p.m. Friday, Gov. Mike Dunleavy will host a COVID-19 briefing. Also participating are Department of Health and Social Services Commissioner Adam Crum and Public Health Director Heidi Hedberg.

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