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Tribal Emergency Operations Center (TEOC)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 20, 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 5,332, including 84 new resident cases and 2 new non-resident cases reported. Of these cases, 3,046 are under investigation, 420 individuals had a recent history of travel and 1,866 were close contact, community or unknown. There has been a total of 1,513 statewide recoveries, 191 hospitalizations and 29 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 274 confirmed resident cases in Southeast Alaska, including 6 new cases reported: 4 in Juneau, 1 in Douglas and 1 in Ketchikan. Of these cases, 181 are active, 91 have recovered and 2 deaths have been recorded.
- Haines Borough: 5 (4 recovered, 1 active)
- Juneau City & Borough: 155 (45 recovered, 109 active, 1 death)
- Ketchikan Gateway Borough: 41 (20 recovered, 21 active)
- Petersburg Borough: 7 (4 recovered, 2 active, 1 death)
- Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area:
- Craig 3 (2 recovered, 1 active)
- Metlakatka 2 (2 active)
- Other 11 (11 active)
- Sitka City & Borough: 33 (12 recovered, 21 active)
- Wrangell City & Borough: 8 (3 recovered, 5 active)
- Yakutat-Hoonah-Angoon: 9 (1 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 127 confirmed non-resident cases in Southeast Alaska including 1 new case reported in Juneau. Of these cases, 96 are active and 31 have recovered.
- Haines Borough: 5 (5 active)
- Juneau City & Borough: 77 (12 recovered, 65 active)
- Ketchikan Gateway Borough: 16 (8 recovered, 8 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: 3 (1 recovered, 2 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: 647,820
- Deaths: 11,715
12:48 PM (PST) on August 20, 2020.
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- Confirmed Cases: 68,689
- Deaths: 1,822
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UNITED STATES CASE COUNT UPDATE |
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United States COVID-19 Cases:
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Total Confirmed: 5,562,440*
- Total Recovered: 1,925,049*
- Total Deaths: 173,882*
- 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 12:27:38 PM AKDT on August 20, 2020.
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Tribal Child Support Unit |
Tlingit & Haida’s Tribal Child Support Unit (TCSU) works hard to ensure tribal children receive the financial and emotional support they deserve from both parents.
TCSU's services help to establish paternity; locate absent parents; establish, enforce and modify child support orders; and collect and distribute child support payments.
Have a Child Support case? Let our TCSU staff help you.
For more information, please contact TCSU toll free at 1.800.344.1432 ext. 7132, directly at 907.463.7132 or via email at cnore@ccthita-nsn.gov .
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City of Juneau to Put COVID-19 Mitigation Measures in Place Friday — Starting Friday, August 21, the City of Juneau will put new measures in place to combat COVID-19. (KTUU)
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Juneau School District Opens Back-to-School Registration — The Juneau School District has a new, secure, online registration process this year. Registration is required for kindergartners and students new to the district. (KINY)
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Juneau School District Begins Breakfast Food Service — Juneau students can pick up healthy breakfasts and lunches at all schools starting Monday, Aug. 24. (KINY)
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Tracking COVID-19 in Alaska: 79 New Cases Statewide, No New Deaths —The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services on Wednesday reported 79 new cases of COVID-19 in Alaska, including three cases in nonresidents, and no new deaths. (Anchorage Daily News)
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16 Workers Involved in Coronavirus Outbreak at Prudhoe Bay Oilfields — Sixteen workers at Alaska’s Prudhoe Bay oilfields are isolated or in quarantine after five tested positive for the coronavirus, health officials say. (Anchorage Daily News)
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COVID-19 Cases Confirmed in St. Lawrence Island Communities — An individual located in Gambell tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, Norton Sound Health Corporation confirmed in an email on Tuesday evening. (Alaska Public Media)
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Sweden Records Highest Death Tally in 150 Years in First Half of 2020 — Sweden recorded its highest death tally in 150 years for the first half of 2020, according to the country's official statistics office. (CNN)
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Johnson & Johnson to Start Late-Stage Coronavirus Vaccine Trial in September With up to 60,000 People — Johnson & Johnson plans to begin what would be the largest, late-stage trial testing a potential coronavirus vaccine in September, the company confirmed Thursday. (CNBC)
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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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