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Tribal Emergency Operations Center (TEOC)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 2, 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 6,233, including 68 new resident cases and 1 new non-resident case reported. Of these cases, 3,751 are under investigation, 467 individuals had a recent history of travel and 2,015 were close contact, community or unknown. There has been a total of 2,281 statewide recoveries, 230 hospitalizations and 39 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 330 confirmed resident cases in Southeast Alaska including 2 new cases reported: 1 case in Juneau and 1 case in Yakutat plus Hoonah-Angoon. Of these cases, 173 are active, 155 have recovered and 2 deaths have been recorded.
- Haines Borough: 4 (4 recovered)
- Juneau City & Borough: 178 (81 recovered, 96 active, 1 death)
- Ketchikan Gateway Borough: 47 (28 recovered, 19 active)
- Petersburg Borough: 7 (5 recovered, 1 active, 1 death)
- Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area:
- Craig 3 (2 recovered, 1 active)
- Metlakatka 2 (1 recovered, 1 active)
- Other 20 (3 recovered, 17 active)
- Sitka City & Borough: 38 (22 recovered, 16 active)
- Wrangell City & Borough: 11 (5 recovered, 6 active)
- Yakutat-Hoonah-Angoon: 20 (4 recovered, 16 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 142 confirmed non-resident cases in Southeast Alaska including 1 new case reported in Ketchikan. Of these cases, 106 are active and 36 have recovered.
- Haines Borough: 5 (5 active)
- Juneau City & Borough: 90 (16 recovered, 74 active)
- Ketchikan Gateway Borough: 18 (9 recovered, 9 active)
- Petersburg Borough: 5 (1 recovered, 4 active)
- Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area:
- Craig 1 (1 recovered)
- Sitka City & Borough: 14 (4 recovered, 10 active)
- Wrangell City & Borough: 6 (4 recovered, 2 active)
- Yakutat-Hoonah-Angoon: 3 (1 recovered, 2 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: 718,515
- Deaths: 13,233
3:15 PM (PST) on September 2, 2020.
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- Confirmed Cases: 75,377
- Deaths: 1,935
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UNITED STATES CASE COUNT UPDATE |
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United States COVID-19 Cases:
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Total Confirmed: 6,110,535*
- Total Recovered: 2,202,682*
- Total Deaths: 185,594*
- 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 1:28 PM AKDT on September 2, 2020.
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What is Social Distancing?
Keeping a distance from other people is unfamiliar territory for most of us, but it’s an important step we must all take to help flatten the curve. Limiting our contact with people slows the transmission of the Coronavirus and lightens the demand on our health care system so that those needing help can get it. Social distancing, also known as physical distancing, ourselves from others protects everyone - particularly the more vulnerable in society and can save lives.
There are two principles to the practice of physical distancing:
- Assume everyone you meet has the Coronavirus, regardless of how they look or who they are.
- Assume that you have the Coronavirus and can give it to other people. It’s important we all act as though we are potentially carrying the virus.
Physical distancing doesn’t mean we isolate and lose touch with each other. Staying connected with friends and family using today’s technology is important now more than ever.
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City Leaders Urge Public to Remain COVID Aware as Community Spread Continues in Juneau — During a weekly update, Deputy City Manager Mila Cosgrove said 27 people tested positive for COVID-19 in Juneau during the last two weeks. (KTOO)
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Home Schooling Up, Overall Enrollment Down in Juneau — After the first week of school, Juneau School District officials say they have about 10% fewer students than they forecast in the spring. Among the remaining students, hundreds have opted into HomeBRIDGE, the traditional home school program the district supports. (KTOO)
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Tracking COVID-19 in Alaska: Two New deaths Reported Tuesday — The state on Tuesday reported two new deaths among Alaskans with COVID-19, along with 36 new confirmed infections. (Anchorage Daily News)
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‘Don’t Assume They Can’t Get It’: Over 800 Kids Have Tested Positive for COVID-19 in Alaska — As more and more Alaskans test positive for COVID-19, cases have been confirmed among an increasing number of children statewide as well. Now, with a new school year underway and the COVID-19 pandemic still in full force, more information is emerging about kids and the Coronavirus. (Anchorage Daily News)
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Watch Live: Gov. Dunleavy, Alaska Officials Give COVID-19 Update at 5 p.m. — Gov. Mike Dunleavy will hold a COVID-19 briefing Tuesday at 5 p.m. also attended by Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development Commissioner Julie Anderson; AIDEA Executive Director Alan Weitzner; Department of Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner Tamika Ledbetter; and Alaska’s chief medical officer, Dr. Anne Zink. (Anchorage Daily News)
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Fauci Predicts 'Safe and Effective' Coronavirus Vaccine by End of Year — Fauci also urged caution over the Labor Day weekend. "We have seen after Fourth of July, we saw after Memorial Day, a surge in cases. Wear a mask. Keep social distancing. Avoid crowds." (NBC News)
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There's a Legitimate Way to End Coronavirus Vaccine Trials Early, Fauci Says — A COVID-19 vaccine could be available earlier than expected if ongoing clinical trials produce overwhelmingly positive results, said Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease official, in an interview Tuesday with KHN. (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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