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Tribal Emergency Operations Center (TEOC)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 21, 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.
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The total number of cumulative positive COVID-19 cases in Alaska as of yesterday was 70,963. There has been a total of 1,652 hospitalizations, 621,786 vaccinations and 373 deaths. To view case counts by high tribal citizen populations, and U.S. breakdowns, see below.
Southeast Alaska Total Cases by Community:
There are 3,108 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Southeast Alaska. Of these cases, 109 have been hospitalized and 13 deaths have been recorded.
- Haines Borough: 31
- Juneau City & Borough: 1,498
- Ketchikan Gateway Borough: 672
- Petersburg Borough: 174
- Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area: 182
- Craig: 32
- Metlakatla: 50
- Other: 100
- Sitka City & Borough: 376
- Skagway: 22
- Wrangell City & Borough: 67
- Yakutat-Hoonah-Angoon: 86
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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CASE COUNTS BY HIGH TRIBAL CITIZEN POPULATIONS |
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- Confirmed Cases: 3,782,276
- Deaths: 63,035
- Vaccinated: 57.3%
10:01 AM (PST) on June 21, 2021.
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- Confirmed Cases: 411,096
- Deaths: 5,820
- Vaccinated: 7,586,602
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UNITED STATES CASE COUNT UPDATE |
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United States COVID-19 Cases:
- Total Confirmed: 33,552,686*
- Total Deaths: 602,047
- Vaccine Doses Administered: 317,612,950
- 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 12:21 PM AKDT on June 21, 2021
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Immunization and Vaccine Resources
Tlingit & Haida encourages everyone to stay informed on the latest COVID-19 resources and updates on vaccines.
Racial and ethnic minority groups are disproportionately affected when it comes to receiving recommended vaccines. Many factors can contribute to lower vaccination rates, including concerns about vaccine safety and limited access to care and health coverage.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Office of Minority Health (CMS OMH) has compiled the following Federal resources on COVID-19 for those most vulnerable including older adults, those with underlying medical conditions, racial and ethnic minorities, rural communities, people with disabilities, members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community, and individuals with limited English proficiency.
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Hooper Bay Has Biggest COVID-19 Outbreak in Y-K Delta in Months — There is a COVID-19 outbreak in Hooper Bay, the largest that the region has seen in months, and the largest that Hooper Bay has ever seen. The current outbreak began in May, and 63 individuals have tested positive since then. As of June 18, there were about 40 active cases. (Alaska Public Media)
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First US Trial Cruise Testing COVID-19 Safety Protocols Sets Sail — A trial cruise set sail from Miami on Sunday evening, putting the cruise industry one step closer to resuming operations out of US ports, 15 months after the Covid-19 pandemic brought cruises to a halt in the United States. (CNN Travel)
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Unvaccinated Americans are at Risk of an Aggressive and More Dangerous COVID-19 Variant. These are the Most Vulnerable States — Some states are making great strides in vaccinating their residents against Covid-19, but the ones that are not may soon be contending with a more transmissible variant, experts say. (CNN)
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China has Administered More Than 1 Billion Doses of its COVID-19 Vaccines — China has administered more than a billion doses of its Covid-19 vaccines, a key milestone in the world’s largest inoculation drive. (CNBC)
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It has been 500 Days Since the First Known US Death from COVID-19. Variants and Low Vaccination Rates Threaten to Prolong the Pandemic — As the United States continues on a path to near pre-pandemic normalcy, experts remain concerned over low vaccination rates and the spread of Covid -19 variants, which could potentially exacerbate a pandemic that has upended life for more than a year and inflicted a damaging toll on Americans and the world. (CNN Health)
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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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