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Tribal Emergency Operations Center (TEOC)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 10, 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 cumulative positive COVID-19 cases in Alaska as of yesterday is 20,832, including 524 new resident cases and 7 new non-resident cases reported. Of these cases, 16,589 are under investigation, 597 individuals had a recent history of travel and 3,646 were close contact, community or unknown. There has been a total of 7,161 statewide recoveries, 504 hospitalizations and 92 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 915 confirmed resident cases in Southeast Alaska including 14 new cases reported: Juneau (4), Ketchikan (9), and Yakutat plus Hoonah-Angoon (1). Of these cases, 462 are active, 448 have recovered and 5 deaths have been recorded.
- Haines Borough: 9 (6 recovered, 3 active)
- Juneau City & Borough: 579 (264 recovered, 312 active, 3 deaths)
- Ketchikan Gateway Borough: 131 (52 recovered, 79 active)
- Petersburg Borough: 16 (8 recovered, 7 active, 1 death)
- Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area: 40
- Craig: 4 (2 recovered, 2 active)
- Metlakatla: 7 (3 recovered, 3 active, 1 death)
- Other: 29 (21 recovered, 8 active)
- Sitka City & Borough: 87 (49 recovered, 38 active)
- Skagway: 7 (6 recovered, 1 active)
- Wrangell City & Borough: 13 (11 recovered, 2 active)
- Yakutat-Hoonah-Angoon: 33 (26 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 153 confirmed non-resident cases in Southeast Alaska. Of these cases, 22 are active and 131 have recovered.
- Haines Borough: 6 (5 recovered, 1 active)
- Juneau City & Borough: 92 (78 recovered, 14 active)
- Ketchikan Gateway Borough: 21 (17 recovered, 4 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: 982,842
- Deaths: 18,007
8:47 AM (PST) on November 10, 2020.
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- Confirmed Cases: 118,570
- Deaths: 2,460
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UNITED STATES CASE COUNT UPDATE |
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United States COVID-19 Cases:
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Total Confirmed: 10,217,789*
- Total Recovered: 3,928,845*
- Total Deaths: 239,374
- 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 1:25 PM AKDT on November 10, 2020.
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National Institute on Drug Abuse
The COVID-19 Pandemic creates new challenges for people with substance use disorders and in recovery. Here are some resources that can be useful in these times of need:
From Dr. Nora Volkow, NIDA Director
Here are some frequently asked questions regarding COVID-19 and Addiction/Substance Use Disorder:
Are people who have an addiction or a substance use disorder (SUD) at greater risk for contracting COVID-19?
- Much remains to be learned about COVID-19, including how it affects people who smoke or vape, or who have an SUD. However, it is known that these individuals are more likely to have suppressed immune systems, are at greater risk for respiratory infections, and may have lung and heart diseases. This could present a greater risk for COVID-19 infection, or more serious cases of the disease.
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For the full list of questions and more info for those seeking further resources visit www.drugabuse.gov.
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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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