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 April 17, 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 309 including 9 ne w cases as of April 16, 2020. Of these cases, 83 individuals had a recent history of travel and 226 were close contact, community or unknown. There has been a total of 128 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.

California*: Total Confirmed Cases: 28,887 Total Deaths: 1,021 *Statistics reported as of 1:13 PM (PST) on April 17, 2020. Washington*: Total Confirmed Cases: 11,152 Total Deaths: 583 *Statistics reported are as of 11:59 PM (PST) on April 15, 2020.

United States COVID-19 Cases: Total Confirmed: 686,991* Total Recovered: 58,431* Total Deaths: 32,232* 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 12:38:41 PM AKDT on April 17, 2020.

PREVENTION TIP

Grocery Shopping Tips

The most important thing we can continue to do to is hunker down and stay at home; however, if you need to restock your grocery supply, here are a few shopping tips: Consider whether you really need to go shopping. Shop online or look into delivery or curbside pick-up options. If you can’t get delivery, try shopping during off-peak hours. If you must go, make a list so you’re in and out quickly. Don’t bring the whole family. It’s especially important that you don’t go if you have any symptoms of being sick.

RECENT NEWS & ALERTS

Dunleavy on Trump’s May 1 Reopening Goal: ‘We’re Going to be Charting Our Own Course’ – Alaska will relax restrictions and resume businesses on its own terms. (KTOO) Is it Safe to Open Mail and Packages During the Pandemic? – There is no evidence that COVID-19 is spreading through mail or parcels, according to the World Health Organization and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (KTVA) Alaska Fishing Towns Object to Virus Restrictions Mandate – Only the smallest, most isolated towns and villages can restrict travel or require mandatory quarantine for workers in industries the state deems critical during the Coronavirus pandemic. (Association Press) Health Mandate Protective Plans To Help Keep Communities Safe and Infrastructure Functioning – Mandates 10 & 12 directed that all businesses with Critical Infrastructure employees who need to travel into Alaska and work during their 14-day self-quarantine period, or employees who need to travel between Alaskan communities to maintain critical infrastructure, must submit a Community/Workforce Protective Plan. (State of Alaska)

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. Alaska COVID-19 Alaska DHSS COVID-19 State of Alaska Health Mandates Alaska Coronavirus Response Hub Centers for Disease Control Bureau of Indian Affairs COVID-19 National Indian Health Board COVID-19 Tribal Resource Center Indian Health Services COVID-19 Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortiums' COVID-19 Resources TLPI Indian Country Resources

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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