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Tribal Emergency Operations Center (TEOC)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 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.
Note: Due to the increase in cases statewide, certain areas of the State of Alaska's data entry are lagging far behind real-time. As a result, they have removed the active and recovered case counts from the data hub to prevent inaccurate or outdated information from being reported.
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The total number of cumulative positive COVID-19 cases in Alaska as of yesterday is 50,522, including 155 new resident cases and 4 new non-resident cases reported. Of these cases, 45,292 are under investigation, 653 individuals had a recent history of travel and 4,577 were close contact, community or unknown. There has been a total of 1,119 hospitalizations, 29,803 vaccinations and 225 deaths. To view Southeast Alaska 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 TOTAL CASES |
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Southeast Alaska Total Cases by Community:
There are 1,867 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Southeast Alaska including 14 new resident cases reported and 1 new non-resident case reported. Resident cases include: Juneau (8), Ketchikan (2), and Sitka (4). Non-resident cases include: Sitka (1). Of these cases, 58 have been hospitalized and 9 deaths have been recorded.
- Haines Borough: 23
- Juneau City & Borough: 1,084
- Ketchikan Gateway Borough: 262
- Petersburg Borough: 38
- Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area: 74
- Craig: 9
- Metlakatla: 11
- Other: 54
- Sitka City & Borough: 285
- Skagway: 16
- Wrangell City & Borough: 25
- Yakutat-Hoonah-Angoon: 60
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CASE COUNTS BY HIGH TRIBAL CITIZEN POPULATIONS |
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- Confirmed Cases: 2,784,366
- Deaths: 30,930
- Vaccinated: 783,476
3:24 PM (PST) on January 12, 2021.
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- Confirmed Cases: 265,312
- Deaths: 3,699
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UNITED STATES CASE COUNT UPDATE |
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United States COVID-19 Cases:
- Total Confirmed: 22,793,666*
- Total Deaths: 379,799
- 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 January 12, 2021.
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StrongHearts Native Helpline
Domestic Violence and SAD
American Indian and Alaska Native women experience some of the highest rates of physical and sexual violence in the nation, however, before colonization, abuse and domestic violence were rare in tribal communities.
Domestic violence and dating violence happen when an intimate partner uses a repetitive pattern of abuse to maintain power and control over their partner. The abuse can physically harm, arouse fear, prevent a person from acting freely, or force them to behave in ways they do not want.
Abusive partners can be affected by SAD and attempt to exert more control over their partner. Victim-survivors may feel confused, afraid, angry and/or trapped. They may blame themselves for what is happening. These feelings may be more intense by the symptoms of seasonal depression.
Light Therapy May Help
The cause of SAD is unknown, but the onset is linked to light deprivation associated with winter’s shorter days and longer nights. Seasonal depression caused by light deprivation can be mitigated using artificial light. Light therapy using bright light to mimic natural outdoor light affects brain chemicals linked to mood and sleep - thus easing symptoms of SAD and other types of depression, sleep disorders and conditions.
These resources are brought to you by StrongHearts Native Helpline.
Explore your options for safety and healing by visiting StrongHearts Native Helpline online for one-on-one chat advocacy or call 1-844-7NATIVE (1-844-762-8483). Advocates are available daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT. In collaboration with the National Domestic Violence Hotline (The Hotline) callers in need of help outside of regular hours can connect with The Hotline by choosing option one.
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After Months on High Alert, Juneau Drops to ‘Moderate’ COVID-19 Community Risk Level — City officials are lowering Juneau’s COVID-19 risk level to moderate. The community has been at the high-risk level since late October. (KTOO)
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Amid ‘Incredibly Limited’ COVID-19 Vaccine Supply in Alaska, Calls Grow to Bump up Teachers and Others — Numerous industry sectors and groups, including teachers, are urging state officials to move up their eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine even as it became clear Alaska’s allocation for the month is all but used up. (Anchorage Daily News)
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Tracking COVID-19 in Alaska: 186 New Cases Reported Monday — Alaska on Monday reported 186 new COVID-19 infections, according to data from the state Department of Health and Human Services. (Anchorage Daily News)
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Alaska Opens Enrollment to Attract Health Care Workers With Focus on Underserved Communities — Enrollment is now open for a program to attract medical and health care practitioners, especially for those providing care to underserved populations. The newly updated version of this program, known as SHARP-3, offers repayments for education loans or direct financial incentives. (State of Alaska DHSS)
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal Tests Positive for Coronavirus after Capitol Siege But Says She ‘Will Not Rest’ — Rep. Pramila Jayapal tested positive for coronavirus Monday night, her office said, after she was in lockdown during Wednesday’s siege of the Capitol with “Republican lawmakers who cruelly and selfishly refused to wear masks.” (The Seattle Times)
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The Future of the Coronavirus? An Annoying Childhood Infection — Once immunity is widespread in adults, the virus rampaging across the world will come to resemble the common cold, scientists predict. (The New York Times)
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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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