CONTACT:
Tribal Emergency Operations Center (TEOC)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 12, 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 number of positive resident cases of COVID-19 in Alaska is currently 625 including 15 ne
w cases as of June 11, 2020. Of these cases, 67 are in Southeast Alaska (see breakdown below), 105 individuals had a recent history of travel and 520 were close contact, community or unknown. There has been a total of 403 statewide recoveries, 51 hospitalizations and 12 deaths.
The total number of non-resident cases is 65.
Southeast Alaska Breakdown*:
In Southeast Alaska, there are eleven active cases, 55 recoveries and one death.
- Haines 1 (1 active)
- Juneau: 37 (32 recovered, 5 active)
- Ketchikan: 16 (16 recovered)
- Petersburg: 4 (3 recovered, 1 death)
- Prince of Wales Island - Craig: 2 (2 recovered)
- Sitka: 6 (4 active, 2 recovered)
- Wrangell: 1 (1 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.
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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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- Total Confirmed Cases: 144,339
- Total Deaths: 4,952
*Statistics reported as of 12:45 PM (PST)
on June 12, 2020.
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- Total Confirmed Cases: 24,779
- Total Deaths: 1,194
*Statistics reported as of 11:59 PM (PST) on June 10, 2020.
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United States COVID-19 Cases:
- Total Confirmed: 2,043,639*
- Total Recovered: 547,386*
- Total Deaths: 114,469*
- 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 1:59:45 PM AKDT on June 12, 2020.
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How to Use Hand Sanitizers
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Using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol when soap & warm water aren't available can help you avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others.
- Apply a dime size amount to your palm.
- Rub hands together, covering all surfaces of both hands.
- Make sure to include between your fingers.
- Continue rubbing hands until completely dry.
Remember to always keep alcohol-based sanitizers out of the reach of children. It can cause alcohol poisoning if swallowed.
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- Delta Resumes Seasonal Flights to Juneau, Sitka and Ketchikan — With travel restrictions and anxiety from the COVID-19 pandemic, it was surprising to at least one travel industry analyst to see the airline restart its flights in Southeast Alaska. (KTOO)
- ‘I Thought it Was Going to be Much Worse’: Travelers Landing in Anchorage Navigate Alaska’s New COVID-19 Testing Rules — Omar Jackson’s COVID-19 testing swab occurred just a few minutes after waiting in line near the Alaska Airlines baggage claim on Thursday at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. (Anchorage Daily News)
- As COVID-19 Spikes in Alaska, Kenai Peninsula Emerges as Virus Hotspot — COVID-19 has spread quickly in recent weeks on the Kenai Peninsula, which now has a per capita infection rate that’s three times the one found in Anchorage with 62 active cases as of Tuesday, according to state data. (Alaska Public Media)
- COVID-19 Cumulative Cases in Alaska Go Over 600, 17 New Cases Announced Thursday — The Department of Health and Social Services reports that there are 17 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Alaska. There are a total of 397 recovered cases, five more from Wednesday, with 203 cases still active, which is 13 more from Wednesday. (KTUU)
- An Existing Polio Vaccine Could Help Protect Against Coronavirus, Top Experts Say — As the world works to produce an effective Covid-19 vaccine, some experts suggest an existing vaccine that almost everyone already gets might help. (CNN)
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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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