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Tribal Emergency Operations Center (TEOC)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 5, 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 yesterday is 9,587, including 194 new resident cases and 3 new non-resident cases reported. Of these cases, 6,467 are under investigation, 511 individuals had a recent history of travel and 2,609 were close contact, community or unknown. There has been a total of 5,455 statewide recoveries, 307 hospitalizations and 58 deaths. To view Southeast Alaska resident and non-resident cases, case counts by high tribal citizen populations, and 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 488 confirmed resident cases in Southeast Alaska including 3 new cases reported: 2 in Juneau and 1 in Yakutat-Hoonah-Angoon. Of these cases, 105 are active, 380 have recovered and 3 deaths have been recorded.
- Haines Borough: 5 (4 recovered, 1 active)
- Juneau City & Borough: 302 (236 recovered, 64 active, 2 death)
- Ketchikan Gateway Borough: 50 (41 recovered, 9 active)
- Petersburg Borough: 8 (6 recovered, 1 active, 1 death)
- Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area: 31
- Craig: 3 (2 recovered, 1 active)
- Metlakatla: 4 (3 recovered, 1 active)
- Other: 24 (21 recovered, 3 active)
- Sitka City & Borough: 54 (39 recovered, 15 active)
- Wrangell City & Borough: 13 (11 recovered, 2 active)
- Yakutat-Hoonah-Angoon: 25 (17 recovered, 8 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 149 confirmed non-resident cases in Southeast Alaska. Of these cases, 25 are active and 124 have recovered.
- Haines Borough: 5 (4 recovered, 1 active)
- Juneau City & Borough: 90 (74 recovered, 16 active)
- Ketchikan Gateway Borough: 20 (17 recovered, 3 active)
- Petersburg Borough: 5 (5 recovered)
- Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area:
- Craig 1 (1 recovered)
- Sitka City & Borough: 16 (13 recovered, 3 active)
- Wrangell City & Borough: 6 (5 recovered, 1 active)
- Yakutat-Hoonah-Angoon: 6 (5 recovered, 1 active)
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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: 832,623
- Deaths: 16,151
10:06 AM (PST) on October 5, 2020.
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- Confirmed Cases: 89,874
- Deaths: 2,142
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UNITED STATES CASE COUNT UPDATE |
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United States COVID-19 Cases:
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Total Confirmed: 7,447,363*
- Total Recovered: 2,911,789*
- Total Deaths: 210,043
- 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 12:23 PM AKDT on October 5, 2020.
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Never Mix These
It is important to clean your most commonly used items, areas and vehicles thoroughly. Cleaning products are in high demand so many people are making their own disinfecting solutions at home.
When using bleach, vinegar, ammonia, hydrogen peroxide, vinegar or rubbing alcohol, it is important that you be extremely cautious and take the time to read all warning labels and usage instructions.
Here is a list of chemicals that you should never mix:
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Bleach + Vinegar: Creates chlorine gas that can cause coughing, breathing problems and burning, watery eyes.
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Bleach + Ammonia: Creates a toxic gas that can cause shortness of breath and chest pain.
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Hydrogen Peroxide + Vinegar: Creates peracetic/peroxyacetic acid that can be highly corrosive.
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Bleach + Rubbing Alcohol: Creates chloroform which is highly toxic.
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CBJ Has Allocated the Lions Share of CARES Act Funding — The Juneau Assembly continued to dole out CARES Act funding during its regular meeting last week. (KINY)
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Alaska Jury Trials Remain Paused for Coronavirus, Leaving Some Alaskans in Limbo — It’s been more than six months since Alaska’s courts suspended jury trials, creating a backlog of cases and leaving some Alaskans waiting in limbo for their day in court. (Alaska Public Media)
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City Officials Weigh in on Anchorage’s Recent COVID-19 Spike — COVID-19 cases continue to surge in Anchorage, with an average of 70 new cases per day in the municipality over the last week, up from 48 the week prior. (Alaska Public Media)
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Hospitals Worried About Upcoming End to Alaska’s Disaster Declaration — The disaster declaration Alaska has operated under since March is scheduled to expire in mid-November. It gives the state special powers to protect public health, using mandates. With case counts rising significantly in the state, hospitals are concerned about what comes next. (Alaska Public Media)
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Trump’s Condition Remains Unclear as More White House Officials, Including Kayleigh McEnany, Test Positive — Trump’s condition remains unclear as more White House officials, including Kayleigh McEnany, test positive. (The New York Times)
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The Race Inside Russia's Coronavirus Vaccine Laboratory — Russia powered through with developing a Coronavirus vaccine to give people hope and not because of political pressure, the nation's top virologist told CNN in a rare interview. (CNN)
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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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