Tribal Emergency Operations Center: 7.1.20 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

July 1, 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.

CASE COUNT UPDATE

The number of positive resident cases of COVID-19 in Alaska is currently 978 including 38 ne w cases as of June 30, 2020. Of these cases, 89 are in Southeast Alaska (see breakdown below), 132 individuals had a recent history of travel and 846 were close contact, community or unknown. There has been a total of 528 statewide recoveries, 68 hospitalizations and 14 deaths. The total number of non-resident cases is 198.

Southeast AK Resident Cases by Community*:

In Southeast Alaska, there are 18 active resident cases, 68 recoveries and 3 deaths.

Haines: 2 (1 recovered, 1 active)
Juneau: 44 (37 recovered, 5 active, 2 deaths)
Ketchikan: 22 (17 recovered, 5 active)
Petersburg: 4 (3 recovered, 1 death)
Prince of Wales Island (Craig): 2 (2 recovered)
Sitka: 12 (7 recovered, 5 active)
Wrangell: 3 (1 recovered, 2 active)

Southeast AK Non-Resident Cases by Community*:

In Southeast Alaska, there are 16 active non-resident cases and 11 recoveries.

Haines: 3 (3 active)
Juneau: 4 (3 recovered, 1 active)
Ketchikan: 8 (4 recovered, 4 active)
Petersburg: 1 (1 active)
Prince of Wales Island - Craig: 1 (1 active)
Sitka: 5 (3 recovered, 2 active)
Wrangell: 5 (1 recovered, 4 active)

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.

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*:

Total Confirmed Cases: 237,048
Total Deaths: 6,152

*Statistics reported as of 3:45 PM (PST)

on July 1, 2020.

Washington*:

Total Confirmed Cases: 32,824
Total Deaths: 1,332

*Statistics reported as of 11:59 PM (PST) on June 29, 2020.

United States COVID-19 Cases:

Total Confirmed: 2,678,202*
Total Recovered: 729,994*
Total Deaths: 127,970*
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 2:34:00 PM AKDT on July 1, 2020.

SAFETY TIP

COVID-19 Mask Material

Have you tried to make your own mask? Here's what you need to know in order to choose the best mask material.

Cloth masks are recommended as an easy barrier to help prevent droplets from traveling through the air and onto other people. Coughing, sneezing, talking, and raising your voice can cause droplets to become airborne. Wearing a mask will provide "source control" and help contain the droplets to ultimately reduce the spread of the Coronavirus.

Surgical masks are the most effective; however, those types of masks should be reserved for healthcare workers and other medical first responders.

RECENT NEWS & ALERTS

July Fourth Parades and Celebrations Canceled Across Alaska — Anchorage’s downtown Fourth of July Parade and Festival typically draws large crowds, with over 20,000 people attending last year’s celebration, according to organizers. But the concern over the COVID-19 pandemic has canceled that event, along with almost all other official Independence Day celebrations in Alaska. (Anchorage Daily News)
Alaska Airlines Says It May Deny Future Travel to Passengers Who Refuse To Wear a Mask — Alaska Airlines announced Tuesday that any passenger who repeatedly refuses to comply with the airline’s mandatory mask policy while on board could have their future travel suspended. (Anchorage Daily News)
UPDATE: 36 New Cases Reported by DHSS; Here is Your Case Count Summary — DHSS today announced 48 new cases of COVID-19 in Alaska; 36 are residents of eight communities. (KTUU)
Green, Yellow, Orange Or Red? This New Tool Shows COVID-19 Risk In Your County — How severe is the spread of COVID-19 in your community? If you're confused, you're not alone. Though state and local dashboards provide lots of numbers, from case counts to deaths, it's often unclear how to interpret them — and hard to compare them to other places. (NPR)

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.