CONTACT:
Tribal Emergency Operations Center (TEOC)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 24, 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 total number of positive COVID-19 cases in Alaska
as of July 23, 2020 is 2,748, including 59 ne
w resident cases and 6 new non-resident cases. Of these cases, 1,333 are under investigation, 327 individuals had a recent history of travel and 1,088 were close contact, community or unknown. There has been a total of 930 statewide recoveries, 112 hospitalizations and 19 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.
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*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
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SOUTHEAST ALASKA RESIDENT CASES
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Southeast AK Resident Cases by Community:
There are 137 confirmed resident cases in Southeast Alaska including 7 new cases reported, 2 cases in Juneau, 4 cases in Ketchikan, and 1 case in Yakutat-Hoonah-Angoon. Of these cases, 56 are active, 78 have recovered and 3 deaths have been recorded.
- Haines Borough: 3 (1 recovered, 2 active)
- Juneau City & Borough: 72 (40 recovered, 30 active, 2 deaths)
- Ketchikan Gateway Borough: 32 (20 recovered, 12 active)
- Petersburg Borough: 6 (3 recovered, 2 active, 1 death)
- Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area: 2 (2 recovered)
- Sitka City & Borough: 18 (11 recovered, 7 active)
- Wrangell City & Borough: 3 (1 recovered, 2 active)
- Yakutat-Hoonah-Angoon: 1 (1 active)
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NON-RESIDENT CASES IN SOUTHEAST ALASKA
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Non-Resident Cases in Southeast Alaska by Community:
There are 75 confirmed non-resident cases in Southeast Alaska with no new cases reported. Of these cases, 52 are active and 23 have recovered.
- Haines Borough: 4 (4 active)
- Juneau City & Borough: 39 (4 recovered, 35 active)
- Ketchikan Gateway Borough: 11 (8 recovered, 3 active)
- Petersburg Borough: 4 (1 recovered, 3 active)
- Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area: 1 (1 recovered)
- Sitka City & Borough: 9 (4 recovered, 5 active)
- Wrangell City & Borough: 6 (4 recovered, 2 active)
- Yakutat-Hoonah-Angoon: 1 (1 recovered)
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CASE COUNTS BY HIGH TRIBAL CITIZEN POPULATIONS
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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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- Confirmed Cases: 436,312
- Deaths: 8,280
3:28 PM (PST) on July 24, 2020.
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- Confirmed Cases: 50,824
- Deaths: 1,495
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UNITED STATES CASE COUNT UPDATE
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United States COVID-19 Cases:
- Total Confirmed: 4,097,270*
- Total Recovered: 1,233,269*
- Total Deaths: 145,184*
- 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 1:41:06 PM AKDT on July 24, 2020.
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During these times, it is important to stay home as much as possible and clean your most commonly used items, areas, and vehicles thoroughly.
Cleaning products are in high demand so many people are making their own disinfecting solutions at home.
When using bleach, vinegar, ammonia, hydrogen peroxide, vinegar or rubbing alcohol, it is important that you be extremely cautious and take the time to read all warning labels and usage instructions. Here is a list of chemicals that are HAZARDOUS to mix.
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- Seattle Superintendent Urges No In-Person Schooling for Fall — Seattle’s school district superintendent has decided against having students return to the classroom in the new school year, saying the prospect of in-person learning is impossible amid rising Coronavirus infection rates. (Peninsula Daily News)
- DHSS: Additional Bartlett Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19 — On Wednesday, the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reported seven new resident COVID-19 cases in Juneau. One of these cases is an employee at Bartlett Regional Hospital. This is the second employee at BRH to test positive for COVID-19. (KINY)
- A Shift in Who’s Involved in Alaska Seafood Industry Outbreaks Means Virus May be Harder to Contain — Alaska’s three largest Coronavirus outbreaks involve workers in the seafood industry, a sector that prompted concern as the the summer’s fishing seasons started in June but for months seemed to be under control. (Anchorage Daily News)
- 'Something is Just Still Sitting There': Alaskans Recovered from Coronavirus Feel Lasting Effects — Across the world, young people account for a growing number of Coronavirus cases. Alaskans between ages 20 and 29 years old account for nearly a quarter of all cases in Alaskans, and almost one in five Alaskans who contract the virus are between 30 and 39 years old. (KTVA)
- A Look at COVID-19 Hospitalizations in Alaska — Gov. Mike Dunleavy says Alaska is in the midst of a surge in Coronavirus cases, but that the state’s hospital capacity is stable. Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz, however, says the city’s health capacity is unable to keep up with the increase in cases. (KTUU)
- New CDC Guidelines Come Down Hard in Favor of Opening Schools — New US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines on education and child care come down hard in favor of opening schools, saying children don't suffer much from Coronavirus, are less likely than adults to spread it and suffer from being out of school. (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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