Tribal Emergency Operations Center: 11.2.20 Update on COVID-19

Providing current news on the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) to protect the safety and well-being of Tlingit & Haida's citizens, clients, employees and communities.

CONTACT:

Tribal Emergency Operations Center (TEOC)

907.463.7368 ∙ communications@ccthita-nsn.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 2, 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 cumulative positive COVID-19 cases in Alaska as of yesterday is 17,057, including 344 new resident cases and 1 new non-resident case reported. Of these cases, 12,855 are under investigation, 589 individuals had a recent history of travel and 3,613 were close contact, community or unknown. There has been a total of 7,110 statewide recoveries, 451 hospitalizations and 84 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.

*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 747 confirmed resident cases in Southeast Alaska including 6 new cases reported: Juneau (4), Ketchikan (2). Of these cases, 294 are active, 442 have recovered and 5 deaths have been recorded.

Haines Borough: 7 (5 recovered, 2 active)
Juneau City & Borough: 502 (264 recovered, 235 active, 3 deaths)
Ketchikan Gateway Borough: 71 (52 recovered, 19 active)
Petersburg Borough: 15 (8 recovered, 6 active, 1 death)
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area: 34
Craig: 3 (2 recovered, 1 active)
Metlakatla: 4 (3 recovered, 1 death)
Other: 27 (21 recovered, 6 active)
Sitka City & Borough: 66 (49 recovered, 17 active)
Skagway: 8 (7 recovered, 1 active)
Wrangell City & Borough: 13 (11 recovered, 2 active)
Yakutat-Hoonah-Angoon: 31 (26 recovered, 5 active)

NON-RESIDENT CASES IN SOUTHEAST ALASKA

Non-Resident Cases in Southeast Alaska by Community:

There are 153 confirmed non-resident cases in Southeast Alaska. Of these cases, 22 are active and 131 have recovered.

Haines Borough: 6 (5 recovered, 1 active)
Juneau City & Borough: 92 (78 recovered, 14 active)
Ketchikan Gateway Borough: 21 (17 recovered, 4 active)
Petersburg Borough: 5 (5 recovered)
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area:
Craig 1 (1 recovered)
Sitka City & Borough: 16 (13 recovered, 3 active)
Wrangell City & Borough: 6 (6 recovered)
Yakutat-Hoonah-Angoon: 6 (6 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.

California*:

Confirmed Cases: 936,692
Deaths: 17,673

*Reported by the Los Angeles Times as of

1:31 PM (PST) on November 2, 2020.

Washington*:

Confirmed Cases: 108,315
Deaths: 2,366

*Reported by Washington State Department of Health as of 11:59 PM (PST) on October 31, 2020.

UNITED STATES CASE COUNT UPDATE

United States COVID-19 Cases:

Total Confirmed: 9,268,896*
Total Recovered: 3,630,627*
Total Deaths: 231,320
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 12:24 PM AKDT on November 2, 2020.

RESOURCE HIGHLIGHT

Shopping Tips

Although the CDC has indicated the primary mode of transmission for COVID-19 is through close contact, we all should still practice safety measures when out in public places like the grocery store.

Observe posted rules and social distancing signage in grocery stores.
Use disinfecting wipes on carts and baskets.
Wear a face covering.
Avoid crowded areas and busy shopping hours.
Have a shopping list prepared.

RECENT NEWS & ALERTS

On Masks, Alaska Gov. Dunleavy Tells Local Leaders to Use Power They Say They Don’t Have — An array of public health experts say there’s robust evidence that masks limit the spread of COVID-19. And in Anchorage, one epidemiologist says a mandate may have reduced transmission by as much as 20%. (KTOO)
With Deadline Looming, Dunleavy and Legislative Leaders Trade Letters on Potential Special Session — Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s chief of staff and the two top legislative leaders traded letters on Friday over whether the Legislature should call itself into a special session to extend Alaska’s public health emergency disaster declaration. (Alaska Public Media)
Tracking COVID-19 in Alaska: 349 New Cases, 1 Death Reported Sunday — Alaska on Sunday reported one death and 349 new cases of COVID-19, according to the Department of Health and Social Services COVID-19 dashboard. (Anchorage Daily News)
Why Officials are Concerned Health Care Capacity Could be the Next Pinch Point in Handling Alaska’s Virus Surge — COVID-19 cases are surging across Alaska and across the country, and the state’s top health officials are expressing concern over Alaska’s stretched health care capacity. (Anchorage Daily News)
El Paso, Texas, Gets 4th Mobile Morgue As COVID-19 Deaths Rise — With new coronavirus infections surging and area hospitals already at capacity, medical examiners in El Paso, Texas, have received a fourth refrigerated morgue to temporarily store bodies, a county official says. (NPR)
Trump Suggests He Will Fire Fauci After Election — As coronavirus cases continued to explode, some European nations reimposed shutdowns, with leaders saying they fear the situation would worsen if no action is taken. (The Washington Post)

COVID-19 RESOURCES

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.