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April 17, 2020

Alaska Says Surgical Abortions Could Be Banned During Coronavirus Pandemic
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The state of Alaska has put surgical abortions on a list of medical
procedures that could be banned during the coronavirus outbreak,
claiming abortions are not essential and that the measures will conserve
personal protective equipment for healthcare workers. The Alaska chapter
of Planned Parenthood has called the new rule shameful and an attempt by
local officials to exploit a public health crisis to restrict abortion
access.


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