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Tribal Emergency Operations Center (TEOC)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 21, 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 12,644, including 204 new resident cases reported. Of these cases, 8,710 are under investigation, 566 individuals had a recent history of travel and 3,368 were close contact, community or unknown. There has been a total of 6,751 statewide recoveries, 382 hospitalizations and 68 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 585 confirmed resident cases in Southeast Alaska including 7 new cases reported: 3 in Juneau, 1 in Ketchikan, 1 in Sitka, 1 in Skagway, and 1 in the Yakutat plus Hoonah-Angoon area. Of these cases, 162 are active, 419 have recovered and 4 deaths have been recorded.
- Haines Borough: 5 (5 recovered)
- Juneau City & Borough: 375 (259 recovered, 113 active, 3 deaths)
- Ketchikan Gateway Borough: 59 (42 recovered, 17 active)
- Petersburg Borough: 11 (6 recovered, 4 active, 1 death)
- Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area: 33
- Craig: 3 (2 recovered, 1 active)
- Metlakatla: 4 (3 recovered, 1 active)
- Other: 26 (21 recovered, 5 active)
- Sitka City & Borough: 56 (49 recovered, 7 active)
- Skagway: 4 (4 active)
- Wrangell City & Borough: 13 (11 recovered, 2 active)
- Yakutat-Hoonah-Angoon: 29 (21 recovered, 8 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 150 confirmed non-resident cases in Southeast Alaska. Of these cases, 19 are active and 131 have recovered.
- Haines Borough: 6 (5 recovered, 1 active)
- Juneau City & Borough: 90 (78 recovered, 12 active)
- Ketchikan Gateway Borough: 20 (17 recovered, 3 active)
- Petersburg Borough: 5 (5 recovered)
- Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area:
- Craig 1 (1 recovered)
- Sitka City & Borough: 16 (13 recovered, 3 active)
- Wrangell City & Borough: 6 (6 recovered)
- Yakutat-Hoonah-Angoon: 6 (6 recovered)
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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: 885,944
- Deaths: 17,131
1:57 PM (PST) on October 21, 2020.
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- Confirmed Cases: 99,150
- Deaths: 2,282
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UNITED STATES CASE COUNT UPDATE |
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United States COVID-19 Cases:
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Total Confirmed: 8,319,271*
- Total Recovered: 3,295,426*
- Total Deaths: 221,816
- 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 1:24 AM AKDT on October 21, 2020.
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Be Safe Not Sorry
The Center for Disease Control and Alaska's Chief Medical Officer continue to recommend wearing face coverings when in public settings to help limit the spread of COVID-19. Please wear a mask when out in public areas and to help flatten the curve.
Why Wear a Mask?
• It’s recommended by medical professionals.
• You may be a carrier and do not know it.
• Many businesses require it.
• It prevents airborne infection.
• It helps flatten the curve.
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City Closes Facilities and Limits Bar And Restaurant Capacity in Response to Rising COVID-19 Cases — Juneau’s COVID-19 risk level went back to high Tuesday as case numbers continue to rise. (KTOO)
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Worried About Covid-19 in the Winter? Alaska Provides a Cautionary Tale — The state is seeing record case numbers, adding to evidence that the virus is poised to thrive as the weather grows colder. (The New York Times)
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Mat-Su, Alaska’s Largest School District With In-Person Classes, Reports Tripling of COVID-19 Cases This Month — Schools in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District, Alaska’s largest district to remain open for in-person learning, this week reported 45 COVID-19 cases at 25 schools since the school year began in late August. (Anchorage Daily News)
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US is Nearing 'Rapid Acceleration' of Covid-19 Cases, Expert Warns, as Daily Infections Hit About 60,000 — US Covid-19 cases will begin to rapidly accelerate in about a week, a leading health expert says, as the country's daily averages keep climbing toward the summer's peak and several states are setting hospitalization records. (CNN)
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‘Long Covid’: These 5 Factors Make it More Likely You’ll Suffer Long Term From Coronavirus — A new study has identified the main factors that make it more likely that patients will suffer long term from the coronavirus. (CNBC)
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Unprecedented Vaccine Trials on Track to Begin Delivering Results — In anticipation of the data, independent advisers to the FDA meet Thursday to lay the groundwork for deciding whether specific vaccines are safe and effective. (The Washington Post)
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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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