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Tribal Emergency Operations Center (TEOC)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 26, 2021
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.
Note: Due to the increase in cases statewide, certain areas of the State of Alaska's data entry are lagging far behind real-time. As a result, they have removed the active and recovered case counts from the data hub to prevent inaccurate or outdated information from being reported.
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The total number of cumulative positive COVID-19 cases in Alaska as of yesterday is 53,487, including 86 new resident cases and 3 new non-resident case reported. Of these cases, 48,008 are under investigation, 671 individuals had a recent history of travel and 4,808 were close contact, community or unknown. There has been a total of 1,194 hospitalizations, 83,222 vaccinations and 260 deaths. To view Southeast Alaska 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 TOTAL CASES |
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Southeast Alaska Total Cases by Community:
There are 1,967 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Southeast Alaska including 7 new resident case reported: Haines (1), Juneau (5) and Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area (1). Of these cases, 63 have been hospitalized and 9 deaths have been recorded.
- Haines Borough: 25
- Juneau City & Borough: 1,139
- Ketchikan Gateway Borough: 276
- Petersburg Borough: 47
- Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area: 75
- Craig: 9
- Metlakatla: 11
- Other: 55
- Sitka City & Borough: 299
- Skagway: 16
- Wrangell City & Borough: 26
- Yakutat-Hoonah-Angoon: 64
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CASE COUNTS BY HIGH TRIBAL CITIZEN POPULATIONS |
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- Confirmed Cases: 3,193,676
- Deaths: 37,558
- Vaccinated: 2,437,504
11:41 AM (PST) on January 26, 2021.
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- Confirmed Cases: 288,948
- Deaths: 4,148
- Vaccinated: 500,105
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UNITED STATES CASE COUNT UPDATE |
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United States COVID-19 Cases:
- Total Confirmed: 25,415,114*
- Total Deaths: 424,398
- 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 1:23 PM AKDT on January 26, 2021.
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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other federal partners to provide COVID-19 vaccines to Veterans and VA health care personnel. As more questions arise and information changes quickly, please continue to check the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website to stay informed and help with preparations. This page has resources concerning the COVID-19 vaccine and how to receive your vaccine at Veterans Affairs. For more information and resources Click Here.
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Testing and Lab Sequencing Detects First Case of Variant SARS-CoV-2 Strain in Alaska. — The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) announced today that an Anchorage resident who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 infection last month was infected with a variant strain of the virus known as B.1.1.7, which was originally detected in September in the United Kingdom (Alaska DHSS)
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Tracking COVID-19 in Alaska: 89 Infections, 1 Death Reported Tuesday — Alaska on Tuesday reported 89 new COVID-19 infections and a coronavirus-related death in the Northwest Arctic Borough, according to the state Department of Health and Social Services. (Anchorage Daily News)
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Gov. Dunleavy Proposes Bill to Extend Alaska’s COVID-19 Disaster Declaration Through September — Gov. Mike Dunleavy proposed a bill to Alaska’s legislature on Monday that would extend the state’s COVID-19 public health disaster declaration through September. (Alaska Public Media)
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Everyday Activities Are More Dangerous Now That New Covid-19 Variants are Circulating, Expert Says — Health officials are "extremely" worried about the new Covid-19 variants that have been detected in the US and what they could mean over the coming months, one expert said Monday night. (CNN)
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What do coronavirus variants mean for your masks? — Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said that when it comes to wearing two masks to protect against the coronavirus, it "makes common sense" that more than one layer of masking would be more effective. (NBC News)
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A New Coronavirus Variant from Brazil Is Found In Minnesota — A new variant of coronavirus first detected in Brazil has been confirmed in Minnesota. The variant was detected by the Minnesota Department of Health, which announced Monday that the new strain is thought to be more transmissible. (NPR)
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Global Tally of Confirmed Coronavirus Cases Surpasses 100 Million — The world has now surpassed 100 million confirmed cases of the coronavirus. It's a figure that seemed almost unimaginable 12 months ago, when the first case had only just been confirmed on US soil. (CNN World)
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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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