CONTACT:
Tribal Emergency Operations Center (TEOC)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 14, 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.
|
|
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases in Alaska
as of July 13, 2020 is 1,899, including 40 ne
w resident cases and 14 new non-resident cases. Of these cases, 801 are under investigation, 258 individuals had a recent history of travel and 840 were close contact, community or unknown. There has been a total of 729 statewide recoveries, 92 hospitalizations and 17 deaths.
To view resident, non-resident, case counts by high tribal citizen populations, and total 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.
|
|
*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
|
|
SOUTHEAST ALASKA RESIDENT CASES
|
|
Southeast AK Resident Cases by Community:
There are 101 confirmed resident cases in Southeast Alaska including one new case in Juneau. Of these cases, 23 are active, 75 have recovered, and 3 deaths have been recorded.
- Haines Borough: 2 (1 recovered, 1 active)
- Juneau City & Borough: 52 (39 recovered, 11 active, 2 deaths)
- Ketchikan Gateway Borough: 23 (18 recovered, 5 active)
- Petersburg Borough: 6 (3 recovered, 2 active, 1 death)
- Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area: 2 (2 recovered)
- Sitka City & Borough: 13 (11 recovered, 2 active)
- Wrangell City & Borough: 3 (1 recovered, 2 active)
|
|
NON-RESIDENT CASES IN SOUTHEAST ALASKA
|
|
Non-Resident Cases in Southeast Alaska by Community:
There are 35 confirmed non-resident cases in Southeast Alaska with one new case. Of these cases, 15 are active and 20 have recovered.
- Haines Borough: 4 (4 active)
- Juneau City & Borough: 6 (3 recovered, 3 active)
- Ketchikan Gateway Borough: 9 (7 recovered, 2 active)
- Petersburg Borough: 4 (1 recovered, 3 active)
- Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area: 1 (1 recovered)
- Sitka City & Borough: 5 (3 recovered, 2 active)
- Wrangell City & Borough: 5 (4 recovered, 1 active)
- Yakutat-Hoonah-Angoon: 1 (1 recovered)
|
|
CASE COUNTS BY HIGH TRIBAL CITIZEN POPULATIONS
|
|
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.
|
|
- Confirmed Cases: 342,966
- Deaths: 7,219
|
|
- Confirmed Cases: 41,757
- Deaths: 1,399
|
|
UNITED STATES CASE COUNT UPDATE
|
|
United States COVID-19 Cases:
- Total Confirmed: 3,407,798*
- Total Recovered: 1,031,939*
- Total Deaths: 136,319*
- 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 1:34:39 PM AKDT on July 14, 2020.
|
|
COVID-19 Housing Resources
|
The Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) has pledged not to foreclose on homes through the end of August for borrowers whose income was negatively impacted by COVID-19, but what kinds of programs are offered through AHFC for tenants and potential renters?
AHFC has several programs in place for current tenants and potential renters to ensure all residents have access to safe, quality, affordable rentals.
Tenant Resources:
- Step Program Step Program: This program is for families with an adult who is able to work and possesses the potential to increase their employment and financial options. AHFC supports family economic goals with available community resources, skills training or educational courses, and counseling. Learn More
- Classic Program: For some residents, like seniors or those with disabilities, long-term, stable housing assistance is critical. In this program the family’s shelter burden will be 28.5 percent of gross income. The decrease allows for a streamlined rent calculation with no deductions, and housing costs that are stable for a three-year period. Learn More
- JumpStart Program: This program is available to participants of Alaska Housing’s rental assistance programs who wish to increase income from employment and decrease dependence on housing assistance. The program is a key component in supporting Alaska Housing Step program families working toward economic independence. Learn More
Rental Programs:
- Senior and Accessible Housing Program: This program provides rental housing to both low-income Alaskans over the age of 62 years and Alaskans with disabilities. Some rental locations offer an on-site service coordinator that enables residents to remain independent in their homes as long as possible. Learn More
- Single, Homeless Individuals in Anchorage Program: This program is partnership with NeighborWorks Alaska, the Adelaide building serves single, homeless individuals. Learn More
- Empowering Choice Housing Program: This is a referral-based, transitional rental assistance program designed to meet the housing needs of families displaced due to domestic violence and sexual assault. Learn More
- Housing Choice Voucher Program: This program helps eligible, low-income Alaskans lease privately owned rental units from participating landlords. This program is available in 12 communities across Alaska. Learn More
- Low-Income Alaskans Seeking Public Housing Program: This program offers safe, quality and affordable public housing in 13 communities across Alaska. The properties typically have an on-site management and maintenance staff that is responsive to resident’s needs. Learn More
- Tenant-based Rental Assistance Program: This is a referral-based, transitional, rental assistance program for eligible low-income families. Families must be referred from the State of Alaska Department of Corrections or the State of Alaska Department of Health and Human Services Office of Children’s Services. Learn More
- Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH): This is a referral-based housing assistance program designed to meet the housing needs of homeless veterans and their families. Learn More
- Moving Home Program: This is a referral-based, rental assistance program designed to help individuals or families to transition into housing from homelessness or institutional settings. Learn More
AHFC has also compiled additional resources on their website that provide general information, food and educational resources, an application for rent reduction, and more.
|
|
- Governor Says Rising Coronavirus Case Counts Don’t Warrant ‘Hammer’ of Mandates — Gov. Mike Dunleavy promised no state mandates would follow Alaska’s spiking confirmed Coronavirus infections in his first appearance since Alaska hit a new record Sunday with more than 100 daily cases. (Anchorage Daily News)
- Number of Active COVID-19 Infections Among Alaskans Now Tops 900 — The number of active COVID-19 infections among Alaskans now tops 900. On Monday, the state reported another 60 Alaska residents have tested positive for the virus, plus 11 nonresidents. (Alaska Public Media)
- COVID-19 Infections in Alaska Are on the Rise Among Younger Adults — In Alaska, the number of known infections is highest among residents in their 20s, followed by those in their 30s and then 40s, according to state data. (Alaska Public Media)
- Miami is Now the Coronavirus Epicenter as Cases Surge, Expert Says — With more than 2,000 patients hospitalized and hundreds in Intensive Care Units, "Miami is now the epicenter of the pandemic," one infectious disease expert said, comparing the South Florida metropolitan area to the city where the pandemic originated. (CNN)
- Dr. Anthony Fauci Says U.S. Coronavirus Cases Are Surging Because Nation Didn't Totally Shut Down — White House Coronavirus advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci said the United States is seeing a surge in new Covid-19 infections because the country never shut down entirely. (CNBC)
|
|
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
