Tribal Emergency Operations Center: 5.8.20 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

May 8, 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

Alaska Case Count Update:

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Alaska is currently 377 including 3 ne w cases as of May 7, 2020. Of these cases, 96 individuals had a recent history of travel and 281 were close contact, community or unknown. There has been a total of 305 statewide recoveries, 38 hospitalizations and 10 deaths.

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.

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: 63,698
Total Deaths: 2,711

*Statistics reported as of 2:02 PM (PST) on May 8, 2020.

Washington*:

Total Confirmed Cases: 16,231
Total Deaths: 891

*Statistics reported are as of 11:59 PM (PST) on May 6, 2020.

United States COVID-19 Cases:

Total Confirmed: 1,279,546*
Total Recovered: 195,036*
Total Deaths: 76,706*
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 12:32:33 PM AKDT on May 8, 2020.

SAFETY TIP

Know the Symptoms of COVID-19

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) added six symptoms of the novel Coronavirus to its list. Previously, the CDC listed just three known symptoms: shortness of breath, cough and fever. The common symptoms may appear in some combination within 2 to 14 days after exposure.

The CDC continues to recommend managing symptoms at home unless they include trouble breathing, persistent pain or pressure on the chest, new confusion or inability to be woken, or bluish lips or face.

RECENT NEWS & ALERTS

City and Borough of Juneau Won't Open Facilities with State on Friday, Seeking Assembly Guidance — The City and Borough of Juneau said Thursday that it will not be opening its facilities on Friday and is instead encouraging businesses to proceed "cautiously" with opening back up. (KTUU)
Thousands of Summer Workers Are Headed to Alaska from Outside, Where the Infection Rates are Higher — The rhythm of Alaska’s economy is deeply seasonal. Tens of thousands of people arrive each summer for jobs in fish processing, tourism and other industries. (Alaska Public Media)
These Are the California Businesses That Can Reopen, and These Are the Rules — After weeks of stay-at-home orders, California will allow some retailers to reopen on Friday. (LA Times)
Coronavirus Expected to Peak in World's Poorest Countries in Months, UN Says — A new report published Thursday by the United Nations' Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said the "peak of Coronavirus in the world's poorest countries is not expected until some point over the next three to six months." (CBS News)

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.