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 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
Alaska Case Count Update:
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Alaska is currently 364 including 9 ne w cases as of April 30, 2020. Of these cases, 92 individuals had a recent history of travel and 272 were close contact, community or unknown. There has been a total of 254 statewide recoveries, 36 hospitalizations and 9 deaths.

If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop a fever and symptoms, such as 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.
  • Total Confirmed Cases: 50,649
  • Total Deaths: 2,053

*Statistics reported as of 1:47 PM (PST) on May 1, 2020.
  • Total Confirmed Cases: 14,327
  • Total Deaths: 814

*Statistics reported are as of 11:59 PM (PST) on April 29, 2020.
United States COVID-19 Cases:
  • Total Confirmed: 1,098,565*
  • Total Recovered: 164,015*
  • Total Deaths: 64,577*
  • 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 1:32:31 PM AKDT on May 1, 2020.
SAFETY TIP
NEVER MIX THESE
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.
RECENT NEWS & ALERTS
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.