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Tribal Emergency Operations Center (TEOC)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 24, 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 8,081, including 130 new resident cases and 12 new non-resident cases reported. Of these cases, 5,041 are under investigation, 506 individuals had a recent history of travel and 2,534 were close contact, community or unknown. There has been a total of 2,822 statewide recoveries, 281 hospitalizations and 46 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 453 confirmed resident cases in Southeast Alaska including 11 new cases reported; 9 in Juneau, 1 in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, and 1 in Sitka. Of these cases, 151 are active, 300 have recovered and 2 deaths have been recorded.
- Haines Borough: 5 (4 recovered, 1 active)
- Juneau City & Borough: 280 (183 recovered, 96 active, 1 death)
- Ketchikan Gateway Borough: 49 (39 recovered, 10 active)
- Petersburg Borough: 7 (6 recovered, 1 death)
- Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area: 31
- Craig 3 (2 recovered, 1 active)
- Metlakatla 4 (2 recovered, 2 active)
- Other 24 (13 recovered, 11 active)
- Sitka City & Borough: 45 (37 recovered, 8 active)
- Wrangell City & Borough: 13 (10 recovered, 3 active)
- Yakutat-Hoonah-Angoon: 23 (4 recovered, 19 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 148 confirmed non-resident cases in Southeast Alaska. Of these cases, 102 are active and 46 have recovered.
- Haines Borough: 5 (5 active)
- Juneau City & Borough: 89 (20 recovered, 69 active)
- Ketchikan Gateway Borough: 20 (9 recovered, 11 active)
- Petersburg Borough: 5 (5 recovered)
- Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area:
- Craig 1 (1 recovered)
- Sitka City & Borough: 16 (4 recovered, 12 active)
- Wrangell City & Borough: 6 (4 recovered, 2 active)
- Yakutat-Hoonah-Angoon: 6 (3 recovered, 3 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: 799,246
- Deaths: 15,389
4:02 PM (PST) on September 24, 2020.
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- Confirmed Cases: 84,238
- Deaths: 2,080
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UNITED STATES CASE COUNT UPDATE |
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United States COVID-19 Cases:
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Total Confirmed: 6,971,871*
- Total Recovered: 2,670,256*
- Total Deaths: 202,728
- 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 2:23 PM AKDT on September 24, 2020.
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CARES Act Need-Based Programs
Tlingit & Haida is pleased to offer two Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act need-based programs for tribal citizen households impacted by the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The one-time financial assistance of up to $500 per program, per household is being provided to offset expenses for education, retraining, rent, mortgage and utilities. To apply, you must be a U.S. citizen, enrolled with Tlingit & Haida and demonstrate financial hardship related to COVID-19. Please note, this support is not a per-capita distribution.
Who Can Apply:
- All tribal citizens, regardless of where they reside, are eligible to apply to receive support from this program.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must be enrolled with Tlingit & Haida
- Must demonstrate financial hardship that directly relates to COVID-19
Notice: Tlingit & Haida has received a wonderful application response to the CARES Act need-based programs. Due to a high volume of email and phone inquiries related to the programs, it is taking a little longer than normal to respond to inquiries and process the applications. A team of dedicated employees are working diligently to process all applications. All applicants will receive a confirmation regarding their application once it has been processed. We encourage you to visit Tlingit & Haida’s Frequently Asked Questions page if you have questions regarding the eligibility requirements or application process. We are honored to serve our tribal citizens during these unprecedented times. Gunalchéesh, Háw’aa for your patience.
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Glory Hall Homeless Shelter Closes After Recent Visitors Test Positive for COVID-19 — The Glory Hall homeless shelter in downtown Juneau closed this week after two people experiencing homelessness tested positive for COVID-19. (KTOO)
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Tracking COVID-19 in Alaska: 57 New Cases Reported Wednesday, no New Deaths — The state on Wednesday reported 57 new cases of COVID-19, according to the Department of Health and Social Services COVID-19 dashboard. (Anchorage Daily News)
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Single COVID-19 Cases Reported at 2 Mat-Su Schools, Causing One to Close — A single confirmed case of COVID-19 reported late in the day Tuesday caused Mat-Su officials to temporarily shift Butte Elementary School students to online learning. (Anchorage Daily News)
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Last Year’s Flu Season in Alaska Was Mild, in Part Because of the Coronavirus. Health Officials are Hopeful This Flu Season Will be Similar. — Last year’s flu season in Alaska was milder than previous seasons, and was “abruptly” shortened by the arrival of the Coronavirus in the spring, according to a report released Wednesday by the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services. (Anchorage Daily News)
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Missouri Governor and Wife Test Positive For The Coronavirus — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, whose mask-wearing habits have been publicly inconsistent and who has declined to issue a statewide mandate for face coverings, has tested positive for the Coronavirus. (NPR)
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What the Post-Coronavirus Workplace Might Look Like — What will the post-Covid workplace look like? Steelcase is one of the largest manufacturers of office furniture — desks, chairs, storage products and office pods — and they have a lot of ideas. (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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