CONTACT:
Tribal Emergency Operations Center (TEOC)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 7, 2020
Tlingit & Haida is committed to providing current information on the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic to ensure all tribal citizens remain informed and have the resources needed to stay safe. Below is a brief update from Tlingit & Haida’s Tribal Emergency Operations Center.
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The total number of positive COVID-19 cases in Alaska
as of July 6, 2020 is 1,425, including 19 ne
w resident cases and 4 new non-resident cases. Of these cases, 500 are under investigation, 222 individuals had a recent history of travel and 703 were close contact, community or unknown. There has been a total of 619 statewide recoveries, 78 hospitalizations and 17 deaths.
To view resident, non-resident, case counts by high tribal citizen populations, and total U.S. breakdowns, see below.
If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop a fever with symptoms, such as a cough or difficulty breathing, contact your local healthcare provider for medical advice.
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*The Alaska COVID-19 data is derived from the
Alaska Coronavirus Response Hub
developed by the State of Alaska Department of Health and Social Services. Alaska resident cases are reported by place of resident, and includes Alaskan residents diagnosed and isolated out-of-state. Non-resident cases are reported by place of diagnosis. Communities with fewer than 1,000 residents are combined at the borough/census area level to protect patient privacy. Counts by residency status and place are subject to change as additional information is collected during case investigations. Source: Alaska Department of Health and Social Services
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SOUTHEAST ALASKA RESIDENT CASES
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Southeast AK Resident Cases by Community:
There are 93 confirmed resident cases in Southeast Alaska including one new case in Ketchikan. Of these cases, 17 are active, 73 have recovered, and 3 deaths have been recorded.
- Haines: 2 (1 recovered, 1 active)
- Juneau: 45 (38 recovered, 5 active, 2 deaths)
- Ketchikan: 23 (18 recovered, 5 active)
- Petersburg: 5 (3 recovered, 1 active, 1 death)
- Prince of Wales Island (Craig): 2 (2 recovered)
- Sitka: 13 (10 recovered, 3 active)
- Wrangell: 3 (1 recovered, 2 active)
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NON-RESIDENT CASES IN SOUTHEAST ALASKA
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Non-Resident Cases in Southeast Alaska by Community:
There are 33 confirmed non-resident cases in Southeast Alaska. Of these cases, 18 are active and 15 have recovered.
- Haines: 4 (4 active)
- Juneau: 6 (3 recovered, 3 active)
- Ketchikan: 8 (6 recovered, 2 active)
- Petersburg: 3 (1 recovered, 2 active)
- Prince of Wales Island - Craig: 1 (1 recovered)
- Sitka: 5 (2 recovered, 3 active)
- Wrangell: 5 (1 recovered, 4 active)
- Yakutat +Hoonah-Angoon: 1 (1 Recovered)
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CASE COUNTS BY HIGH TRIBAL CITIZEN POPULATIONS
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Case Count by States with High Tribal Citizen Populations:
The following are statistics for California and Washington states where a large population of Tlingit & Haida's tribal citizens reside.
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- Confirmed Cases: 281,697
- Deaths: 6,531
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- Confirmed Cases: 36,985
- Deaths: 1,370
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UNITED STATES CASE COUNT UPDATE
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United States COVID-19 Cases:
- Total Confirmed: 2,981,602*
- Total Recovered: 936,476*
- Total Deaths: 131,248*
- Jurisdictions reporting cases: 55 (50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands)
*United States COVID-19 data is derived from
an
interactive dashboard
developed by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at John Hopkins University that tracks the COVID-19 spread in
real-time. Data was pulled at 1:33:52 PM AKDT on July 7, 2020.
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Local Resources for Elders
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One of the most important Tribal Values we embrace is to hold each other up. In this time of uncertainty, it’s important that we take extra care in holding up our Elders. That's why we're sharing community resources to help keep our Elders safe and secure.
Eldercare Locator
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Resources to support elders and their caregivers can vary from state to state. The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Eldercare Locator is a great tool to help you find resources in your communit
y.
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- Number of Alaska COVID-19 Patients Hospitalized Reaches New High – The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Alaska hit a new high, with 16 residents sick enough to require medical attention as of Monday. (Anchorage Daily News)
- First Alaska Ferry Passenger with COVID-19 Confirmed as Traveler from Washington State – The first passenger on an Alaska state ferry with a confirmed positive Coronavirus test boarded in Washington state in late June with a negative test result at the time. (Anchorage Daily News)
- Fauci Warns US is ‘Knee-Deep’ in First Wave of Coronavirus as New Cases Hit Record Numbers in Some States – Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said the resurgence in places like Texas, Florida, Arizona and California, where cases have skyrocketed at an alarming pace over the last few weeks, "would not be considered a wave." (Fox News)
- How Blood Type May Affect Your Coronavirus Risk – Some studies suggest that people with Type O blood were less likely to develop severe COVID-19 symptoms than people with Type A. (NBC News)
- Novavax COVID Vaccine Gets $1.6 Billion in U.S. Funding – Novavax Inc., one of the front-runners in the race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine, will receive $1.6 billion from the U.S. government, the biggest contribution yet from the Operation Warp Speed program. (Bloomberg)
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It is imperative that our tribal citizens continue to hunker down and shelter in place,
follow federal, state, tribal and local health mandates, and
stay informed on the COVID-19 pandemic to keep ourselves and our families safe.
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Tlingit & Haida's Tribal Emergency Operations Center (TEOC)
The Tribal Emergency Operations Center (TEOC) was created to enable Tlingit & Haida to provide timely, integrated, and coordinated responses to the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic that addresses the four phases of emergency management: mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. The activation of the TEOC is not due to any identified cases within the Tribe. All actions are aimed at protecting the safety and well-being of Tlingit & Haida’s citizens, clients, employees and communities.
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