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Tribal Emergency Operations Center (TEOC)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 12, 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.
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The total number of cumulative positive COVID-19 cases in Alaska as of July 9, 2021 is 71,731. There has been a total of 1,694 hospitalizations, 644,556 vaccinations and 379 deaths. To view case counts by high tribal citizen populations, and U.S. breakdowns, see below.
Southeast Alaska Total Cases by Community:
There are 3,167 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Southeast Alaska. Of these cases, 112 have been hospitalized and 15 deaths have been recorded.
- Haines Borough: 31
- Juneau City & Borough: 1,515
- Ketchikan Gateway Borough: 679
- Petersburg Borough: 176
- Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area: 187
- Craig: 33
- Metlakatla: 50
- Other: 104
- Sitka City & Borough: 404
- Skagway: 22
- Wrangell City & Borough: 68
- Yakutat-Hoonah-Angoon: 85
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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CASE COUNTS BY HIGH TRIBAL CITIZEN POPULATIONS |
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- Confirmed Cases: 3,810,729
- Deaths: 63,026
- Vaccinated: 59.3%
11:04 AM (PST) on July 12, 2021.
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- Confirmed Cases: 419,094
- Deaths: 6,000
- Vaccinated: 7,964,881
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UNITED STATES CASE COUNT UPDATE |
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United States COVID-19 Cases:
- Total Confirmed: 33,883,819*
- Total Deaths: 607,422
- Vaccine Doses Administered: 333,444,828
- 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 2:21 PM AKDT on July 12, 2021.
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Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccines
Choosing to get vaccinated is the single most important action you can take to protect yourself and your community and to help us all get back to normal.
As medical professionals and scientists continue to study the COVID-19 vaccine, it is important to stay up to date with current guidelines and considerations. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has compiled a Clinical Care section on their website which is an extensive list documenting any known side-effects, recommendations, current approved administration groups, ingredients, and many other resources.
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As Contagious Strain Rises in Alaska, Regions with Low Vaccination Rates Raise Concern — Tom Quimby’s job feels way different than it did a year ago, when he was working as a doctor at the Mat-Su hospital’s emergency department without the protection of the COVID-19 vaccine. (Alaska Public Media)
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Alaska Health Officials are Trying to Boost Vaccine Rates, and Eyeing Incentives, as Concerns about Delta Variant Loom — Over the past three weeks, Alaska’s coronavirus case counts have started to tick up again — and state health officials say the highly contagious delta variant is likely driving the increase. (Anchorage Daily News)
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'Surprising Amount of Death' Will Soon Occur in these US Regions from Increased COVID-19 Cases, Expert Says — As the Delta variant rapidly spreads, US hot spots have seen climbing case numbers -- and an expert warns a "surprising amount of death" from COVID-19 could soon follow. (CNN Health)
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A Woman Died of COVID-19 after Contracting 2 Variants at the Same Time, Researchers Say — The patient came to the hospital because she was repeatedly falling down. She was breathing fine, and her blood oxygen levels were good. But tests showed that the 90-year-old Belgian woman had COVID-19 — and not just one strain, but two variants of the virus. (NPR)
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Pfizer to Discuss COVID-19 Vaccine Booster with U.S. Officials — Pfizer says it plans to meet with top U.S. health officials Monday to discuss the drugmaker’s request for federal authorization of a third dose of its COVID-19 vaccine as President Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser acknowledged that “it is entirely conceivable, maybe likely” that booster shots will be needed. (PBS News)
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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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