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Tribal Emergency Operations Center (TEOC)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 18, 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 7,587, including 108 new resident cases and 4 new non-resident cases reported. Of these cases, 4,796 are under investigation, 486 individuals had a recent history of travel and 2,305 were close contact, community or unknown. There has been a total of 2,422 statewide recoveries, 263 hospitalizations and 45 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 425 confirmed resident cases in Southeast Alaska including 2 new cases reported in Sitka. Of these cases, 267 are active, 156 have recovered and 2 deaths have been recorded.
- Haines Borough: 5 (4 recovered, 1 active)
- Juneau City & Borough: 258 (82 recovered, 175 active, 1 death)
- Ketchikan Gateway Borough: 49 (28 recovered, 21 active)
- Petersburg Borough: 7 (5 recovered, 1 active, 1 death)
- Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area: 30
- Craig 3 (2 recovered, 1 active)
- Metlakatla 4 (1 recovered, 3 active)
- Other 23 (3 recovered, 20 active)
- Sitka City & Borough: 42 (22 recovered, 20 active)
- Wrangell City & Borough: 13 (5 recovered, 8 active)
- Yakutat-Hoonah-Angoon: 21 (4 recovered, 17 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 147 confirmed non-resident cases in Southeast Alaska. Of these cases, 110 are active and 37 have recovered.
- Haines Borough: 5 (5 active)
- Juneau City & Borough: 90 (16 recovered, 74 active)
- Ketchikan Gateway Borough: 20 (9 recovered, 11 active)
- Petersburg Borough: 5 (1 recovered, 4 active)
- Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area:
- Craig 1 (1 recovered)
- Sitka City & Borough: 14 (4 recovered, 10 active)
- Wrangell City & Borough: 6 (4 recovered, 2 active)
- Yakutat-Hoonah-Angoon: 6 (2 recovered, 4 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: 775,548
- Deaths: 14,815
12:03 PM (PST) on September 18, 2020.
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- Confirmed Cases: 81,602
- Deaths: 2,037
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UNITED STATES CASE COUNT UPDATE |
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United States COVID-19 Cases:
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Total Confirmed: 6,713,179*
- Total Recovered: 2,540,334*
- Total Deaths: 198,407
- 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 1:22 PM AKDT on September 18, 2020.
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Wellness is Key to Coping with Stress
The Coronavirus pandemic may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming.
When you feel yourself getting caught up in fear of what might happen, try to shift your focus to things you can control like eating healthy, sleeping and exercising regularly. Taking steps to reduce your stress in a healthy way is important.
One way to lessen worry is to ground yourself in the present moment through mindfulness which is a great technique that can help reduce stress. You can practice mindfulness by sitting quietly and focusing on your breathing and senses.
Don't let fear control your life and remember that coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger.
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Tracking COVID-19 in Alaska: 113 New Cases Reported Thursday as Health Officials Forecast an Increase in New Cases — Alaska’s COVID-19 cases increased by 113 on Thursday, and they’re projected to increase more in the coming week, state health officials reported Thursday. (Anchorage Daily News)
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Neighbors in Hyder, Alaska and Stewart, B. C. Ask Canada to Ease Border Restrictions — At the southeastern tip of Alaska’s panhandle lies the curious town of Hyder. It’s grown naturally alongside its Canadian neighbor of Stewart, B.C. (Alaska Public Media)
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With Winter Coming, Alaskans Urged to Stay Informed About COVID-19 — and to Stay Strong — Alaska’s top medical team is urging residents to remain diligent heading into fall and winter, to resist widespread misinformation about COVID-19 and to hold fast against mounting fatigue over the pandemic. (KTOO)
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US Coronavirus Case Rates Are Ticking up After Weeks of Decline — Daily US Coronavirus cases have been ticking up recently, a trend medical experts have said they won't want to see as a potentially complicated flu season approaches. (CNN)
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An Idaho Pastor Skeptical of Masks Lands in the ICU for COVID-19 — A pastor in Idaho who called himself a "no-masker" during a service and repeatedly questioned the veracity of Coronavirus case reporting is in the ICU after contracting COVID-19. (CNN)
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Three-Quarters of Americans Worry About Vaccine Haste, as Global Coronavirus Cases Top 30 Million — The share of Americans who would be willing to get a Coronavirus vaccine if it were available today has dropped significantly from a few months ago, according to a new survey from Pew Research Center. (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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