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Tribal Emergency Operations Center (TEOC)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 25, 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 8,202, including 127 new resident cases and 1 new non-resident cases reported. Of these cases, 5,157 are under investigation, 506 individuals had a recent history of travel and 2,539 were close contact, community or unknown. There has been a total of 3,042 statewide recoveries, 283 hospitalizations and 52 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 457 confirmed resident cases in Southeast Alaska including 6 new cases reported in Juneau. Of these cases, 154 are active, 301 have recovered and 2 deaths have been recorded.
- Haines Borough: 5 (4 recovered, 1 active)
- Juneau City & Borough: 284 (184 recovered, 99 active, 1 death)
- Ketchikan Gateway Borough: 49 (39 recovered, 10 active)
- Petersburg Borough: 7 (6 recovered, 1 death)
- Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area: 31
- Craig: 3 (2 recovered, 1 active)
- Metlakatla: 4 (2 recovered, 2 active)
- Other: 24 (13 recovered, 11 active)
- Sitka City & Borough: 45 (37 recovered, 8 active)
- Wrangell City & Borough: 13 (10 recovered, 3 active)
- Yakutat-Hoonah-Angoon: 23 (4 recovered, 19 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 148 confirmed non-resident cases in Southeast Alaska. Of these cases, 102 are active and 46 have recovered.
- Haines Borough: 5 (5 active)
- Juneau City & Borough: 89 (20 recovered, 69 active)
- Ketchikan Gateway Borough: 20 (9 recovered, 11 active)
- Petersburg Borough: 5 (5 recovered)
- Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area:
- Craig 1 (1 recovered)
- Sitka City & Borough: 16 (4 recovered, 12 active)
- Wrangell City & Borough: 6 (4 recovered, 2 active)
- Yakutat-Hoonah-Angoon: 6 (3 recovered, 3 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: 802,818
- Deaths: 15,491
4:33 PM (PST) on September 25, 2020.
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- Confirmed Cases: 84,238
- Deaths: 2,080
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UNITED STATES CASE COUNT UPDATE |
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United States COVID-19 Cases:
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Total Confirmed: 7,027,910*
- Total Recovered: 2,710,183*
- Total Deaths: 203,571
- 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 3:23 PM AKDT on September 25, 2020.
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Traditional Foods are Healthy
Eating nutritious foods are an important building block of health. Lucky for us, in Southeast Alaska we have access to an abundance of wild foods like fish, deer, berries, shellfish and beach greens. Our traditional foods are some of the healthiest options we have.
They are rich in antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D and zinc which all can support your immune system and even boost your mood.
So when planning your meals, make sure to include our traditional foods. They not only comfort us, but are an important part of our health.
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Tracking COVID-19 in Alaska: 1 Death and 142 New Cases Reported Thursday — The state on Thursday reported one new death and 142 new cases of COVID-19, according to the Department of Health and Social Services COVID-19 dashboard. (Anchorage Daily News)
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Hundreds of Health Care Workers in Alaska Have Tested Positive for COVID-19 — At least 260 Alaska health care workers have tested positive for COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic, according to a recent report from the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services. (Anchorage Daily News)
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Alaska Medicaid Rolls Have Grown by 12,000 During COVID-19 Pandemic — The pandemic has caused an increase in people enrolling in Medicaid. That’s true across the country and in Alaska, too. In the last six months, more than 12,000 people have joined the program in the state.
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Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam And Wife Test Positive for Coronavirus — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam and first lady Pamela Northam have tested positive for the Coronavirus, the governor's office announced Friday. The couple underwent PCR tests Thursday, after a staff member of the governor's residence was diagnosed. (NPR)
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Novavax Enters Final Stage of Coronavirus Vaccine Trials — The Maryland company, which has never brought a vaccine to market, has started its Phase 3 trial in the United Kingdom, with plans to begin in the United States in October. (The New York Times)
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UK and France Record Most Daily Cases Since Start of Pandemic, as University Outbreaks Linked to Parties — The United Kingdom and France both reported their highest rise in daily Coronavirus case numbers Thursday with Europe in the grip of a second wave of infection. (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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