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Tribal Emergency Operations Center (TEOC)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 25, 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 5,666, including 34 new resident cases and 3 new non-resident case reported. Of these cases, 3,317 are under investigation, 430 individuals had a recent history of travel and 1,919 were close contact, community or unknown. There has been a total of 1,967 statewide recoveries, 209 hospitalizations and 36 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 291 confirmed resident cases in Southeast Alaska including 2 new cases reported: 1 case in Juneau and 1 case in Ketchikan. Of these cases, 156 are active, 133 have recovered and 2 deaths have been recorded.
- Haines Borough: 5 (4 recovered, 1 active)
- Juneau City & Borough: 164 (69 recovered, 94 active, 1 death)
- Ketchikan Gateway Borough: 43 (27 recovered, 16 active)
- Petersburg Borough: 7 (5 recovered, 1 active, 1 death)
- Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area:
- Craig 3 (2 recovered, 1 active)
- Metlakatka 2 (2 active)
- Other 15 (1 recovered, 14 active)
- Sitka City & Borough: 34 (18 recovered, 16 active)
- Wrangell City & Borough: 9 (4 recovered, 5 active)
- Yakutat-Hoonah-Angoon: 9 (3 recovered, 6 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 136 confirmed non-resident cases in Southeast Alaska including 1 new case reported in Ketchikan. Of these cases, 103 are active and 33 have recovered.
- Haines Borough: 5 (5 active)
- Juneau City & Borough: 85 (13 recovered, 72 active)
- Ketchikan Gateway Borough: 17 (9 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: 678,735
- Deaths: 12,303
2:12 PM (PST) on August 25, 2020.
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- Confirmed Cases: 71,371
- Deaths: 1,867
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UNITED STATES CASE COUNT UPDATE |
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United States COVID-19 Cases:
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Total Confirmed: 5,766,804*
- Total Recovered: 2,020,774*
- Total Deaths: 178,129*
- 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 12:28:03 PM AKDT on August 25, 2020.
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Local Resources for Elders |
Local grocery stores are promoting social distancing hours for seniors and
those with health-compromised systems to shop safely. Below is a list of stores that offer safe shopping hours and/or ordering for curbside pickup.
- Costco
- Foodland IGA
- Fred Meyer
- Rainbow Foods
- Safeway
- Super Bear IGA
Meals and food banks are also a valuable resource and solution for elders during these times of need.
- Meals on Wheels Home Meal Delivery
- Southeast Alaska Food Bank
For transportation needs please contact:
- Capital AKcess (previously Care-A-Van) which provides door-to-door, lift accessible demand response transportation services for people of any age with disabilities as well as grocery delivery for seniors.
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Juneau’s Students Start School Year Online: ‘I Think People Are Better Prepared’ — Juneau school administrators had two days notice in March that schools would close due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (KTUU)
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Unemployment Relief Grant Approved for the State of Alaska — On Monday U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Congressman Don Young announced that FEMA approved the State of Alaska for a FEMA grant of $19,902,565 under the Lost Wages Assistance Program for the Disaster Relief Fund. (KTUU)
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Alaska Airlines Introduces Touch-Free Travel — With hygiene and safety concerns top of mind, Alaska Airlines is making it easier for guests to travel touch-free. Through improved technology and innovation, Alaska is creating more convenience and less contact among guests and employees during travel. (PR Newswire)
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Watch Live: Gov. Dunleavy, Alaska Officials Give COVID-19 Update at 5 p.m. — Gov. Mike Dunleavy will speak via livestream, along with Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, & Economic Development Commissioner Julie Anderson and Alaska’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Anne Zink. You can also watch the livestream here. (Anchorage Daily News)
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Alaska Natives and Pacific Islanders Are Harder Hit by COVID-19 in Alaska. The Reasons Are Complex. — Pacific Islanders and Alaska Natives in Alaska are more likely to get the Coronavirus and if they do, are more likely to be hospitalized, according to state health data. (Alaska Public Media)
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While Nationwide Surge May Be Slowing, Officials Warn of Troubling COVID-19 Signs Across US Heartland — New COVID-19 cases in the US may be on the decline, but some officials across the country's heartland reported worrisome news this week. (CNN)
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Drugmaker Ramping up Production of Potential Coronavirus Vaccine in Record Time — Drugmaker AstraZeneca's potential Coronavirus vaccine is now in advanced trials, and the company says it has the capacity to make 3 billion doses when the vaccine is ready. But even before the final phase of testing and government approval, the vaccine is on a massive manufacturing drive. (CBS News)
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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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