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Tribal Emergency Operations Center (TEOC)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 11, 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 August 11, 2020 is 4,589, including 45 new resident cases and 5 new non-resident cases. Of these cases, 2,477 are under investigation, 398 individuals had a recent history of travel and 1,714 were close contact, community or unknown. There has been a total of 1,344 statewide recoveries, 165 hospitalizations and 26 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 209 confirmed resident cases in Southeast Alaska including 4 new cases reported: 3 cases in Juneau and 1 case in the Yakutat-Hoonah-Angoon area. Of these cases, 118 are active, 89 have recovered and 2 deaths have been recorded.
- Haines Borough: 4 (4 recovered)
- Juneau City & Borough: 113 (44 recovered, 68 active, 1 death)
- Ketchikan Gateway Borough: 36 (20 recovered, 16 active)
- Petersburg Borough: 6 (4 recovered, 1 active, 1 death)
- Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area:
- Craig 3 (2 recovered, 1 active)
- Metlakatka 1 (1 active)
- Other 3 (3 active)
- Sitka City & Borough: 27 (12 recovered, 15 active)
- Wrangell City & Borough: 8 (2 recovered, 6 active)
- Yakutat-Hoonah-Angoon: 8 (1 recovered, 7 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 116 confirmed non-resident cases in Southeast Alaska including 1 new case reported in Juneau. Of these cases, 85 are active and 31 have recovered.
- Haines Borough: 4 (4 active)
- Juneau City & Borough: 73 (12 recovered, 61 active)
- Ketchikan Gateway Borough: 16 (8 recovered, 8 active)
- Petersburg Borough: 4 (1 recovered, 3 active)
- Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area:
- Craig 1 (1 recovered)
- Sitka City & Borough: 10 (4 recovered, 6 active)
- Wrangell City & Borough: 6 (4 recovered, 2 active)
- Yakutat-Hoonah-Angoon: 2 (1 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: 578,513
- Deaths: 10,523
1:57 PM (PST) on August 11, 2020.
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- Confirmed Cases: 63,647
- Deaths: 1,697
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UNITED STATES CASE COUNT UPDATE |
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United States COVID-19 Cases:
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Total Confirmed: 5,130,784*
- Total Recovered: 1,670,755*
- Total Deaths: 164,603*
- 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 12:35:02 PM AKDT on August 11, 2020.
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The U.S. Department of Labor has compiled a resource page to assist workers and employers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The general resource page may be accessed by clicking HERE.
Some helpful resources found include:
- Workplace Safety
- Wages, Hours and Leave
- Unemployment Insurance Flexibilities
- Support for Dislocated Workers and States
- Job Corps Students
- Injured Federal Workers
- Federal Contractors
- And many more...
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In Alaska, Geographic Isolation Delayed the Pandemic — but Hasn’t Prevented It — Alaska’s distance from the U.S. mainland delayed its pandemic pain -- but hasn't prevented it. (PBS News Hour)
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Officials Confirm 70 New COVID-19 Cases Across Alaska; State Ferry System Reports Positive Crew Member — There were 70 new cases of the novel coronavirus reported in Alaska on Monday, along with two new hospitalizations, according to the state. (Anchorage Daily News)
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Skepticism Greets Putin's Announcement Of Russian Coronavirus Vaccine — President Vladimir Putin announced Tuesday that Russia has become the first country to approve a vaccine to prevent coronavirus infection, saying one of his daughters has already received a dose of the new prophylaxis even though it is still under development. (NPR)
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Researchers Created a Test to Determine Which Masks Are the Least Effective — Schools are reopening, amusement parks are welcoming back visitors, and outdoor dining is the new way to eat out. But despite the signs that life is returning back to normal, the coronavirus pandemic has gone nowhere. (CNN)
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How Did I Catch the Coronavirus? — For the majority of the nearly five million COVID-19 cases across the United States, the point of infection is unknown. (The New Yorker)
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Previous Vaccines and Masks May Hold Down Covid-19, Some Researchers Say — As US leaders work to control the spread of coronavirus, researchers across the country -- and globe -- are working to answer the mysteries that remain around infections. (CNN Health)
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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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